{"product_id":"sakurao-1st-limited-edition","title":"Sakurao 1st Release Cask Strength Single Malt Japanese Whisky Limited Edition 0.7L 54% Vol.","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSakurao 1st Release Cask Strength – Limited Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe first expression of a new Japanese distillery – powerful, pure, and authentic.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the Sakurao 1st Release Cask Strength, Sakurao Distillery presents its first single malt whisky – a milestone for a distillery with over 100 years of distilling tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe roots of Sakurao date back to 1918, when the company (Chugoku Jozo) was founded in Hiroshima Prefecture. After decades of experience producing sake, shochu, and other spirits, Sakurao began modern whisky production in 2017.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis inaugural release reveals the character of the coastal distillery in its purest form: bottled at cask strength, with a clear structure and the precise signature of Japanese whisky craftsmanship. The Mizunara cask finish adds additional depth and a distinctly Japanese character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"153\" data-end=\"208\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"153\" data-end=\"163\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese Single Malt Whisky · First Release · Limited Edition · Cask Strength\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"210\" data-end=\"438\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"210\" data-end=\"220\"\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ripe grapes and juicy orange meet dark chocolate, followed by subtle smoky notes, fine oak tones, and an elegant bitterness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"440\" data-end=\"643\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"440\" data-end=\"454\"\u003eTaste: \u003c\/strong\u003ePowerful and complex. Sweet vanilla and caramel combine with gentle smoke, subtle spice, and a balanced bitterness. Remarkably controlled and precise despite its cask strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"810\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"656\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, dry, and structured. Woody and smoky notes remain present, accompanied by a deep, lingering sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"812\" data-end=\"861\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"812\" data-end=\"822\"\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich gold to light amber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"863\" data-end=\"1007\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"863\" data-end=\"875\"\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Initially matured for several years in a combination of bourbon casks, new American oak barrels, and sherry casks, followed by a finish in Mizunara oak casks, adding depth, structure, and Japanese elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1136\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sakurao Distillery (Chugoku Jozo Co., Ltd.), Hiroshima, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImporter:\u003c\/strong\u003e TrueJapan UG (haftungsbeschränkt), Grüntenweg 2, 86859 Igling, Deutschland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1136\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.7 liters, 54% vol. Alcohol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sakurao","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56794669318526,"sku":"0600","price":199.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/2257\/2158\/files\/Sakurao_02.png?v=1779110052","url":"https:\/\/www.truejapan.de\/en\/products\/sakurao-1st-limited-edition","provider":"TrueJapan UG (haftungsbeschränkt)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}