Sakurao Sherry Cask Stillman's Selection

Sakurao Sherry Cask Stillman's Selection is a refined Japanese whisky from the Sakurao Distillery, located in Hiroshima. This particular expression has matured in carefully selected sherry casks, giving the whisky its rich and complex character. The sherry wood influence creates deep fruit notes and a beautiful amber colour, and reflects the distillery's craftsmanship and dedication to producing a distinctively Japanese whisky that stays true to traditional maturation methods.

Tasting note

Nose

On the nose, Sakurao Sherry Cask Stillman's Selection opens with rich aromas of dried fruits such as figs and sultanas, accompanied by hints of caramel, walnut and a subtle blend of spices.

Taste

On the palate, the whisky offers a full, creamy texture with notes of dark chocolate, dates and toasted almonds, in harmony with a soft sweetness of vanilla and a hint of cinnamon.

Finish

The finish is long and elegant, with lingering notes of sherry, light oak influences and a hint of clove. This whisky offers a refined and rich drinking experience for lovers of sherry-aged whiskies and showcases the finesse of Sakurao's craft.

Sakurao Distillery

Sakurao Distillery, located in picturesque Hiroshima, Japan, was established in 2018 by the Chugoku Jozo Company, a company that has been producing spirits since 1918. The distillery is located near Japan's Inland Sea, which provides a mild and humid climate ideal for maturing whisky. Sakurao stands out for its dedication to craftsmanship and its uniquely Japanese approach to whisky production, which focuses on the use of local ingredients and traditional methods. What makes Sakurao special is the combination of using both its own copper pot stills and selective maturation in Japanese and European oak casks, including sherry and wine casks. The distillery produces both tarted and untarted whiskies, making for a diverse and layered offering. Sakurao's expressions are known for their balance of delicate fruit notes, spicy undertones and a subtle wood influence, resulting in refined whiskies with a distinctly Japanese character.