Sakurao Cask Strength Single Malt - 1st Release
- Distillery
- Sakurao
- Region
- Country
- Japan
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 54%
- Price
- £299
- Tasting notes
- Vanilla, New Wood, Sherried, Toasted
- Description
- Sakurao's inaugural cask strength release combines maturation across new American oak, sherry, and bourbon barrels before finishing in mizunara, Japan's fragrant native wood. This founding expression represents the distillery's approach to blending Western whisky traditions with Japanese oak finishing.
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Sakurao Cask Strength Single Malt - 1st Release is a single malt from Sakurao (Japan), bottled at 54% ABV. Expect sweet, oaky and fruity character — vanilla, new wood, sherried, toasted. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Sakurao's inaugural cask strength release combines maturation across new American oak, sherry, and bourbon barrels before finishing in mizunara, Japan's fragrant native wood. This founding expression represents the distillery's approach to blending Western whisky traditions with Japanese oak finishing.
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