Matsui Shuzo
松井酒造
Matsui Shuzo Co., Ltd.
A Tottori based producer that has attracted significant controversy in the Japanese whisky community. Matsui Shuzo produces the Kurayoshi and Matsui brand whiskies, but JSLMA compliance has been questioned because they have historically used imported malt whisky. The Kurayoshi range especially drew criticism when it was revealed that the age statement bottles contained little to no whisky actually distilled at their facility. The company has since built their own distillery (Matsui Distillery/Kurayoshi Distillery), but the community remains skeptical. If you see Kurayoshi on a shelf, be aware of this sourcing history.
Whiskies by Matsui Shuzo
Kurayoshi Pure Malt
Blended Malt · $50 – $100
43% ABV
Matsui Shuzo The Matsui Sakura Cask Single Malt Whisky
Single Malt
Matsui Shuzo The Kurayoshi Matsui Umeshu With Japanese Whisky
Blended
Matsui Shuzo The Kurayoshi 18 Year Old Pure Malt Japanese Whisky
Blended Malt
Matsui Shuzo The Kurayoshi 12 Year Old Pure Malt Japanese Whisky 92 Proof
Blended Malt
Matsui Shuzo The Tottori Blended Japanese Whisky
Blended
Matsui Shuzo The Tottori Sakura Cask Finished Blended Japanese Whisky
Blended
Matsui Shuzo The Kurayoshi 8 Year Old Sherry Cask Pure Malt Japanese Whisky
Blended Malt
Matsui Shuzo The Kurayoshi 25 Year Old Pure Malt Japanese Whisky
Blended Malt
Matsui Shuzo The Tottori Ex Bourbon Barrel Blended Japanese Whisky
Blended
Matsui Shuzo The San In Blended Whisky
Blended
Kurayoshi Single Malt Whisky 2025 Year Of The Snake
Single Malt · $100 – $250
Matsui The Tottori Whisky - Red Label
Blended · $50 – $100
Matsui Whisky – The Kurayoshi 1910
Blended · $100 – $250
The Matsui 'The Peated' Single Malt
Single Malt · $100 – $250
Matsui Whisky Umeshu (700mL)
Single Malt