Sakurao 2019


Cask Type: 1st fill Hogshead

Cask Number: #5353

Bottled: 2024

Age: 3

Region: Japan

No. of bottles: 211

ABV: 62.0%

Release: Coast & Shores

 
 

Tasting Notes

A vibrant interplay of crisp green apple and sweet white peach greets the nose, mingling with the aroma of freshly picked strawberries, stems and all. On the palate, almond flakes add a delicate nuttiness, followed by creamy butter notes and a whisper of gentle spice. This dram is strikingly gentle and refined for its age, leaving a lasting memory of soft, juicy fruits.

Distillery Information

Sakurao Distillery is nestled in the coastal town of Hatsukaichi, Japan, near the World Heritage listed island of Miyajima. The distillery combines traditional Japanese distillation techniques with modern practices to create delicious, innovative spirits. Although it utilises three maturation sites, this specific cask was both distilled and matured at the distillery on the shores of Hiroshima Bay.