Saburomaru V The Hierophant - 2021/2024 - Heavily Peated

Volume: 0.7 liters | Alcohol content: 48% | Not chill-filtered | No coloring

Saburomaru V The Hierophant - 2021/2024 - Heavily Peated

Special features: The Saburomaru V The Hierophant is a whisky from Japan that impresses with its strongly rough note. This bottling is presented in an attractive gift packaging and has an alcohol content of 48%. The whisky is not chill-filtered, which preserves the diversity of aromas. It represents a new edition from the Wakatsuru Saburomaru Distillery, which has been working with a special yeast since 2021 to develop complex flavors.

Tasting Notes:

• Nose: The nose reveals bright fruits like apple and pear meet light honey sweetness, underlined by floral notes and a hint of pepper.
• Palate: On the palate, dense smoke combines with roasted chestnuts and maple syrup, while salty spice and herbs provide a complex depth.
• Finish: The finish is long-lasting smoky with ash and a slightly bitter spice, rounded off by a subtle sweetness.

Distillery/Bottler: The Wakatsuru Saburomaru Distillery is known for its innovative approaches and the use of heavily peated Islay malt. With the Saburomaru V The Hierophant, an edition is presented that showcases the creative use of a special, matured ale yeast in combination with traditional whisky yeast. These practices promote the emergence of a complex aroma and reflect the continuous development of the distillery.

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