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The Sakurao Single Malt is distilled, matured, and bottled in Japan, with a clean, elegant style shaped by coastal aging and a mix of ex‑bourbon, ex‑sherry, American oak, and Mizunara casks, sometimes with a light touch of peat. Alongside this, the distillery also produces Togouchi, a derivative brand made from sourced overseas whiskies that are matured in a railway tunnel in the Hiroshima mountains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fai-CopilotMessage__footnote r1bn3aft\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-testid=\"foot-note-div\" dir=\"ltr\" class=\"___648pct0 f1lmfglv f527xm8 f1hdris8\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fai-CopilotMessage__actions rmlvq19\" role=\"toolbar\" data-tabster='{\"mover\":{\"cyclic\":false,\"direction\":2,\"memorizeCurrent\":true}}'\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"togouchi-whisky-sake-finish","title":"Togouchi Whisky SAKE FINISH","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"relative p-1 rounded-sm flex items-center justify-center bg-token-main-surface-primary text-token-text-primary h-8 w-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-156\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePowered By Camberwell Whisky Chambers \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cwhiskychamber.com\/\"\u003eCamberwell Whisky Chamber — whisky-focused, spirits-curated – CWC\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative p-1 rounded-sm flex items-center justify-center bg-token-main-surface-primary text-token-text-primary h-8 w-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-156\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative p-1 rounded-sm flex items-center justify-center bg-token-main-surface-primary text-token-text-primary h-8 w-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTogouchi\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Japanese whisky brand produced by \u003cstrong\u003eSakurao Brewery and Distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e in Hiroshima Prefecture. Uniquely matured in an old railway tunnel near the town of Togouchi, the whiskies benefit from a cool, stable environment that encourages slow ageing. Blending imported malt and grain whiskies with Japanese craftsmanship, Togouchi expressions are known for their smooth, approachable style, offering notes of soft smoke, honey, vanilla, light fruit, and gentle spice. 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Distilled and matured entirely in Japan, Sakurao whiskies reflect their coastal Seto Inland Sea climate, contributing to a refined yet expressive style. Typically elegant and well‑balanced, they offer flavours of orchard fruit, citrus, malt sweetness, vanilla, light spice, and gentle oak—showcasing modern Japanese craftsmanship rooted in regional character.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn the nose, Sakurao Sherry Cask reveals intoxicating notes of raisins and cocoa, inviting further sensory exploration. On the palate, you'll be carried away by an explosion of fruity and vinous flavors, with nuances of dark cherry and orange, enhanced by a hint of peat aroma. The finish gives way to a woody fragrance, accompanied by a deep, bittersweet aftertaste that lingers delicately on the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis exceptional whisky has a dark amber color, underlining its richness and depth. With an alcohol content of 50%, it offers a rich, powerful tasting experience. Aged in two types of hogshead sherry casks, it acquires a dark red hue and a complexity of flavors that will delight the most demanding whisky lovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sakurao distillery, located in Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima, enjoys a privileged location between the Seto Inland Sea and the Chugoku Mountains. Temperature variations induced by warm sea breezes and cool mountain winds accelerate the whisky's maturation process, giving rise to unique flavor profiles. 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The distillery was previously known for \u003cstrong\u003eTogouchi\u003c\/strong\u003e, a whisky aged in a railway tunnel in the Hiroshima mountains using sourced spirit from overseas. Sakurao represents a clear shift toward full Japanese provenance, being distilled, matured, and bottled in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAged in the coastal environment of Sakurao, the whisky is matured across four cask types: ex-bourbon, ex-sherry, American oak, and Mizunara oak. This diverse cask makeup adds balance and complexity to a youthful spirit, layering fresh fruit, gentle sweetness, and subtle spice. Bottled at 43% and non chill filtered, it retains good texture and flavour, with a light touch of peat adding understated depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFresh and clean, showing apple, pear, and citrus peel alongside honey, vanilla, and light oak spice. 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