Sakurao Distillery
Sakurao Distillery is an important Japanese distillery that was founded in Sakurao, directly opposite the famous Miyajima, a site that is part of the UNESCO World Heritage and is located in the heart of the city of Hatsukaichi, in Hiroshima. The tradition of distillation and whisky production in the lands of the Rising Sun has an ancient history, dating back to the 1800s. Thanks to trips to Scotland to directly discover the secrets of producing the best whiskies, Japan absorbed a great heritage of valuable knowledge, which was then put into practice with extreme rigor. The careful selection of raw materials and a meticulous practice of distillation techniques allowed for the production of great spirits in a short time.
It is no coincidence that today famous Japanese whiskies are part of the elite of great bottles and can compete without fear with the most famous and prestigious Scottish labels. This is evidenced by the numerous awards won in various international competitions by the spirits of the Rising Sun, which have now conquered the palate of the most curious and attentive enthusiasts and the most refined connoisseurs from all over the world. Sakurao Distillery is located in an area of Japan particularly suitable for the production of great spirits. The Hiroshima region enjoys a unique natural environment, characterized by strong contrasts between the coastal shoreline and the mountainous inland. The microclimatic conditions are very suitable for aging, allowing the whiskies to mature and evolve perfectly.
Today, production is characterized mainly by the excellent Single Malt Sakura and Togouchi, as well as by Blended Whiskies with a very harmonious taste, with a balanced equilibrium between soft fruity and malty notes and delicate and elegant hints of peat, which enrich the bouquet without ever overwhelming it. The whiskies age in two different sites. The Sakurao warehouse is exposed to strong temperature fluctuations caused by the warm sea winds and the cold currents descending from the mountains.stable, favoring a slow maturation. The range of spirits is completed by refined versions of Gin, made with local botanicals.
Sakurao Distillery is an important Japanese distillery that was founded in Sakurao, directly opposite the famous Miyajima, a site that is part of the UNESCO World Heritage and is located in the heart of the city of Hatsukaichi, in Hiroshima. The tradition of distillation and whisky production in the lands of the Rising Sun has an ancient history, dating back to the 1800s. Thanks to trips to Scotland to directly discover the secrets of producing the best whiskies, Japan absorbed a great heritage of valuable knowledge, which was then put into practice with extreme rigor. The careful selection of raw materials and a meticulous practice of distillation techniques allowed for the production of great spirits in a short time.
It is no coincidence that today famous Japanese whiskies are part of the elite of great bottles and can compete without fear with the most famous and prestigious Scottish labels. This is evidenced by the numerous awards won in various international competitions by the spirits of the Rising Sun, which have now conquered the palate of the most curious and attentive enthusiasts and the most refined connoisseurs from all over the world. Sakurao Distillery is located in an area of Japan particularly suitable for the production of great spirits. The Hiroshima region enjoys a unique natural environment, characterized by strong contrasts between the coastal shoreline and the mountainous inland. The microclimatic conditions are very suitable for aging, allowing the whiskies to mature and evolve perfectly.
Today, production is characterized mainly by the excellent Single Malt Sakura and Togouchi, as well as by Blended Whiskies with a very harmonious taste, with a balanced equilibrium between soft fruity and malty notes and delicate and elegant hints of peat, which enrich the bouquet without ever overwhelming it. The whiskies age in two different sites. The Sakurao warehouse is exposed to strong temperature fluctuations caused by the warm sea winds and the cold currents descending from the mountains.stable, favoring a slow maturation. The range of spirits is completed by refined versions of Gin, made with local botanicals.
