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Sakuranosato Single Malt Whisky

Japanese Single Malt Kyushu
Age
No age statement
ABV
43%
Flavour Fingerprint
Malt Light Fruit Citrus Floral Herbal Spice Sweet Dark Fruit Nutty Earth Maritime Smoke / Peat

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Flavour profile is AI-assisted and still being refined.

Tasting

How it drinks

Sight
Golden amber with hints of copper
Nose
Delicate floral notes with cherry blossom character, followed by subtle vanilla and caramel sweetness. Hints of white pepper and gentle wood spice in the background.
Palate
Smooth and balanced on the palate with initial sweetness from caramel and vanilla. Mid-palate reveals stone fruit flavors with a touch of sakura (cherry blossom) essence, leading to a subtle spice complexity.
Finish
Medium-length finish with lingering sweetness and gentle oak tannins. Leaves a pleasant warm aftertaste with floral undertones.

Tasting notes are AI-assisted and still being refined.

Maturation

The wood it came through

  • ex-bourbon barrels
  • ex-sherry casks

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