{"product_id":"sakurao-single-malt-japanese-whisky-3-year","title":"Sakurao Single Malt Japanese Whisky 3 Year","description":"\u003cp\u003eSakurao Single Malt Japanese Whisky is a three-year-aged Japanese whisky crafted at Sakurao Distillery in Hiroshima, bottled at 43% ABV and matured in a quartet of carefully selected casks. The morning mist rolls off the Seto Inland Sea, carrying salt air through the distillery windows where this coastal single malt takes its first breath, embodying the unique terroir of Japan's historic whisky-making region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1918 on the shores of Hiroshima Bay, Sakurao Distillery has weathered a century of change while maintaining its commitment to Japanese craftsmanship. The distillery's location along the Seto Inland Sea provides a maritime climate that influences every drop, while their innovative four-cask maturation program—bourbon barrels, new oak, sherry casks, and prized mizunara oak—creates layers of complexity that honor both Japanese tradition and global whisky heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sea breeze minerality, honeyed pear, vanilla bean, subtle spice from mizunara oak, dried cherry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coastal salinity, orchard fruits, caramel sweetness, gentle oak tannins, hint of sandalwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium length with lingering sea salt, sweet oak, and delicate Japanese incense\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpirit Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle Malt Japanese Whisky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eABV\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e43% (86 Proof)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVolume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e700ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 Years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDistillery\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSakurao Distillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRegion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHiroshima, Japan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBarrel Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBourbon, New Oak, Sherry, Mizunara Casks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvening Contemplation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sipped neat while watching the sunset over water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese Cuisine Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complements sashimi and grilled seafood beautifully\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhisky Education:\u003c\/strong\u003e Introduction to Japanese whisky craftsmanship and mizunara influence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal Moments:\u003c\/strong\u003e Any time you want to taste the sea breeze in your glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does Sakurao Single Malt Japanese Whisky taste like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSakurao offers a distinctive coastal character with sea salt minerality, honeyed fruits, and gentle oak sweetness. The four-cask maturation creates complexity with vanilla from bourbon barrels, rich fruit from sherry casks, and the signature spice of Japanese mizunara oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Sakurao good for cocktails or better neat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile Sakurao shines when sipped neat to appreciate its coastal terroir and four-cask complexity, it also works beautifully in highballs with soda water, a classic Japanese serve that highlights the whisky's maritime character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should I drink Sakurao Japanese Whisky?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe neat in a tulip glass at room temperature, or with a single ice cube to open up the aromatics. For a Japanese-style serve, try it as a highball with premium soda water and a twist of lemon peel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes mizunara oak special in Japanese whisky?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMizunara is a rare Japanese oak that imparts unique sandalwood and incense notes impossible to achieve with American or European oak. It's notoriously difficult to work with but creates the distinctive spice and aromatic complexity that defines premium Japanese whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Sakurao worth the price for a 3-year Japanese whisky?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite its relatively young age, Sakurao's four-cask maturation and coastal aging environment accelerate complexity development. The unique maritime influence and mizunara oak maturation deliver sophistication that punches above its age statement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou must be 21 years of age or older to purchase this product.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sakurao","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43387566882890,"sku":"SSMJW3Y","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/6095\/7258\/files\/front_27abe11c-8081-447d-9ad8-34689e50d494.jpg?v=1773072954","url":"https:\/\/theoldrickhouse.com\/products\/sakurao-single-malt-japanese-whisky-3-year","provider":"The Old Rickhouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}