Matsui is the name behind Matsui Shuzo and the Kurayoshi Distillery in Tottori Prefecture, Japan. The brand develops a range of whisky expressions with a focus on the local environment, the character of the spirit, and the influence of wood during maturation.
Within The Matsui line, the exploration encompasses the influence of woods such as Mizunara and Sakura, alongside approaches to smoky character. This diversity reflects Matsui's interest in developing a whisky identity through the interplay of ingredients, distillation techniques, and maturation choices.