A finely selected single malt whisky
reflecting the beliefs of our stillman
Hiroshima is blessed with a natural environment comprising both seaside and mountainous areas.
The Sakurao warehouse, where the gentle sea breezes of the Seto Inland Sea reach, and the Togouchi warehouse, nestled in the heart of the Chugoku Mountains surrounded by forests and clear streams.
The difference in environment between these two warehouses allows us to produce a wide variety of whiskies.
The distiller, inheriting techniques refined over more than a century and having tasted a large number of whiskies, selects excellent malt whiskies with a delicate sensibility.
The whiskies from SAKURAO DISTILLERY have a moderate aroma characterized by estery, fruity notes gently rising.
We proudly introduce STILLMAN'S SELECTION, an exceptional taste crafted from the distiller's beliefs and SAKURAO Distillery’s tradition.
Deep in the mountains, in the mystical, misty Togouchi tunnel,
we have carefully selected whiskies so exceptional, that reflects the unique environment of Togouchi.
- Color:
- Bright amber
- Nose:
- Banana, orange, apple, fresh grass
- Palate:
- Apple pie, cream puff, jasmine tea
- Finish:
- Refreshing finish with vanilla and fruity sweetness
- Alcoholic Content:
- 48％
- Contents:
- 700ml
- Cask Type:
- Bourbon barrels
- The SAKURAO DISTILLERY's
best sherry casks
selected by our stillman. -
The Sakurao warehouse on the sea side has a large temperature difference between summer and winter, warm wind blowing from the Seto Inland Sea and cool wind coming down from the mountains. This causes aging to occur rapidly. In addition, a variety of barrels are used to age a wide variety of raw spirits.
Our stillman has tasted a vast number of whiskies, and selected SHERRY CASK in the best conditions to make a blend. The SAKURAO DISTILLERY whiskies have a moderate aroma characterized by an estery, fruity aroma. With an aroma of raisins and cacao, and a hint of the aroma of the nearby Seto Inland Sea, our whisky offers a fruity flavor reminiscent of dark cherries and oranges harmonized with a faint peat aroma. Woody scent is along with a deep, bittersweet aftertaste.
Among the Sherry Casks, which are aged in the hottest part of the Sakurao warehouse with the greatest temperature difference, we found a whisky with a mellow aroma and a spicy aftertaste. Stillman selected and bottled only the "Spanish Oak" that caught his eye. This deep amber whiskey with a slight reddish tint has a smoky flavor, a sweet aroma of brown sugar, a bitter chocolate-like taste with a hint of saltiness. The long finish harmonizes the sweetness with a subtle acidity reminiscent of ripe strawberries and a hint of peaty aroma.
We proudly introduce STILLMAN'S SELECTION, an exceptional taste crafted from the distiller's beliefs and SAKURAO Distillery’s tradition.
Our stillman has selected The SAKURAO DISTILLERY's
best sherry casks for this blend.
It is characterized by a soft top note and deep, long aftertaste.
- Color:
- Dark amber with a deep red tinge
- Nose:
- Raisins and cacao
- Palate:
- Dark cherries and oranges-like fruity flavor with a faint peat aroma
- Finish:
- A woody scent with deep, bittersweet aftertaste
- Alcoholic Content:
- 50％
- Contents:
- 700ml
- Cask Type:
- 2 types of cream sherry hogshead
The Stillman carefully selected Sakurao Distillery’s finest Sherry Cask.
Among them, he chose only the Spanish Oak that captured his eye to bottle this whisky.
- Color:
- Dark amber with a slight reddish tint
- Nose:
- Smoky, dates, bitter chocolate
- Palate:
- Dates, strawberry, a hint of saltiness
- Finish:
- Long, rich sweetness harmonizing with a hint of peaty aroma
- Alcoholic Content:
- 50％
- Contents:
- 700ml
- Cask Type:
- Spanish Oak
Our distillery tour allows you to view the beautiful still that we use to make our purely Japanese gin which is made with select ingredients from Hiroshima, and single malt whisky. The tour will also give you access to touch panels that introduce you to our botanicals and you will also be able to touch and feel the actual botanicals.
1-12-1 Sakurao, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima 738-8602 Japan
○Enjoy SAKURAO Responsibly.
Leaving everything to the natural environment is a new challenge with unknown result, just like a tunnel with no end in sight. However, discussions with whisky enthusiasts about the future of whiskies have heightened our expectations. And at last, in a tunnel filled with mist, we found a whisky that embodies the natural beauty of the Togouchi area, with its brightness and fragrance. It has a deep flavor and a lingering finish as if it had been aged for a decade or more, with nuances of new-pot, an estery aroma of bananas, apples and melon.
SINGLE MALT JAPANESE WHISKY TOGOUCHI MISTY, aged in the unique environment of the Togouchi tunnel.
We offer you the whisky that symbolizes the nature of Togouchi.