Meet the Matsutake Mushroom, one of the most precious mushrooms in the world. It is a highly sought-after species of choice edible mushroom prized in Japanese cuisine for its unique and distinct spicy aromas.
Not just for dinner dishes, the Matsutake mushroom is now being used to create a very unique Canadian whisky bottled under the name BEARFACE Wilderness Series: Matsutake Release 01. This extraordinary super premium craft whisky is aged in three different styles of sherry and red wine casks and is also infused by the Matsutake mushroom.
A very luxurious culinary ingredient, the word Matsutake derives from the Japanese word matsu meaning pine tree and the final syllable being take – as in forage. Matsutake mushrooms grow under trees and are usually concealed under the forest floor – so it takes talent and know-how to find them. Adding to their rareness, they can only be harvested once a year and in some years they don’t come to be based on weather and natural conditions.
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BEARFACE Whisky
The origin of BEARFACE Whisky is rooted deep in the wilds of British Columbia. Master Blender Andrès Faustinelli was dropped by helicopter between Kelowna and the Canadian Rockies to source out these coveted mushrooms. Their new Wilderness Series expression is set to intrigue adventure – loving whisky drinkers who want to experience the best of super-premium craft spirits being made in Canada today.
BEARFACE “Wilderness Series” featuring the Matsutake mushroom is a one-of-a-kind whisky that has a taste profile that is earthy, savory and filled with umami characteristics. Smooth, rustic and unique, it makes a great sipping cocktail and can also be used in creative cocktails.
The NEW BEARFACE Wilderness Series: Matsutake Release will Retail for CAD$49.9,5 is bottled at 42.5 % and will be available across Canada, but only for a limited time. Other releases in the Wilderness Series will follow. More details can be found at bearfacewhisky.com
