Japan
📍 Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima, Japan
Located on the coast of the Seto Inland Sea, the Sakurao Distillery combines maritime influences with Japanese precision and craftsmanship.
🕰️ History and Legacy
Founded in 2018 by Chugoku Jozo, a company that has been producing sake and shochu since 1918, Sakurao symbolizes the revival of whisky production in Hiroshima and now exports worldwide.
⚗️ Production and Philosophy
The distillery produces both Sakurao (coastal, peated style) and Togouchi (mellow and elegant, matured in mountain tunnels). The whisky is matured in bourbon, sherry, and wine casks, combining Japanese precision with the natural influences of the sea and mountains.
🍯 Flavor Profile and Style
Complex and balanced with notes of citrus, oak, sea salt, white chocolate and spices.
🌟 Special Bottlings or Collaborations
Known for the Sakurao Single Malt Sherry Cask and the Togouchi Peated Finish — beloved by collectors worldwide.
💎 Why this distillery is special
Sakurao proves that modern Japanese whisky can perfectly combine innovation and nature.
