Nestled by the Seto Inland Sea to the south and the Chugoku Mountains to the north, the Sakurao Distillery is located in the city of Hatsukaichi. The distillery incorporates ancestral Japanese craft with modern production techniques to produce Sakurao single malt whisky. This exceptional geographic location accelerates the ageing process: the distillery is enveloped by the breeze from the sea and the crisp, cooler air from the surrounding mountains.




Sakurao Single Malt Sauternes Cask Finish
$295.00 Original price was: $295.00.$265.00Current price is: $265.00.
Aged in SAKURAO, Seto Island Sea
Aged in Sakurao where our story began.
The casks that house our malt whisky are imparted with a hint of the aroma of the nearby Seto Inland Sea.
Please enjoy the comfortable smokiness, the aroma of oak, and the long-lasting rich sweetness.
Cask Type: Aged in bourbon casks and then finished for 18 months in Sauternes casks
Made 100% from malt, Distilled twice
Tasting Note
Nose: Sweet – Honey, apple, cinnamon
Taste: Indulgent – Custard, banana, pear
Finish: Long – Honey, ripe fruits
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SAKURAO Brewery and Distillery Co., Ltd. was founded in 1918 in the town of Sakurao in Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima. For over a hundred years, our distillation technique has been passed down through the generations and stories of our long and illustrious history have been shared throughout the world. While continuing to respect the traditional techniques cultivated over the years.
SAKURAO DISTILLERY is embarking on a new endeavor to produce Western-style liquor.
SAKURAO DISTILLERY was founded in 2018, directly facing the famous Miyajima World Heritage Site in the heart of Hatsukaichi City in Hiroshima. It is here that we set out to create our own single malt whisky. The unique characteristics of our region enhance the flavor of whisky. Hiroshima is blessed with a natural environment comprising of seaside and mountainous areas, making it an excellent place to produce whisky that perfectly embodies the unique characteristics of the region.
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