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Saburomaru IV The Emperor - 2020/2024 - Heavily Highland Peated

Profile: Saburomaru IV The Emperor - 2020/2024 - Heavily Highland Peated at a glance

  • Japanese origin: This whisky comes from Saburomaru Distillery in Japan and offers a distinctive take on smoky single malts.
  • Bold style: At 48.0% ABV, it feels present and expressive while still keeping a balanced structure.
  • Unadorned character: No colouring is used, reinforcing the authentic look of this official bottling.
  • Vintage with focus: Distilled in 2020 and bottled in 2024, it combines maturation time with a lively, energetic profile.
  • Distinctive brand identity: Saburomaru stands for Japanese whisky with a willingness to embrace smoke, structure, and a clear signature.

Portrait: What defines the Saburomaru IV The Emperor - 2020/2024 - Heavily Highland Peated

Saburomaru IV The Emperor comes from a distillery in Japan that has earned recognition for its distinctly smoky releases. Rather than aiming for restraint, this whisky leans into depth, structure, and a pronounced peaty presence. That makes it especially appealing for whisky drinkers who value expression as much as finesse.

The name “Heavily Highland Peated” already hints at its direction: intense smoke takes center stage, but it is supported by a surprisingly lively aromatic profile. As an official bottling, it presents itself clearly and without embellishment, giving the whisky an immediate and honest impression. With its 48.0% ABV, it has enough strength to carry the smoky and spicy layers cleanly.

As a Japanese whisky, it combines meticulous craftsmanship with a style that feels closer to a robust, traditional peat profile than to delicate lightness. The result is an intriguing contrast: powerful in impact, yet composed with enough precision to reveal fruity and mineral nuances along the way.

Tasting Notes: How the Saburomaru IV The Emperor - 2020/2024 - Heavily Highland Peated tastes

  • Aroma: Dry smoke and hints of charred wood shape the first impression, joined by fresh green apple skin and a touch of ripe pineapple.
  • Palate: The palate brings together roasted chestnut, spicy smokiness, and a subtle fruit note reminiscent of apricot.
  • Finish: The finish is long, dry, and clearly marked by ashy smoke, with a cool mineral streak underneath.
Bottler: Original Bottling
Bottling Date: 2024
Alcohol: 48,00%vol.
Distillery: Saburomaru Distillery
Destillation Date: 2020
Coloured: Natural Colour
Volume: 0,7l
Country: Japan
Product Type: Japanischer Whisky
Product Category: Whisky
Product brand: Saburomaru Distillery
Responsible food business operator: Kirsch Import GmbH & Co. KG, Mackenstedter Str. 7, 28816 Stuhr, Deutschland

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