Saburomaru The Sun 2023 Blended Whisky

Saburomaru The Sun 2023 Blended Whisky is a modern Japanese whisky release produced by the renowned Wakatsuru Saburomaru Distillery, one of Japan’s oldest whisky distilleries and widely respected for its heavily peated style. Bottled in 2023 at 48% ABV, this distinctive blended whisky showcases Saburomaru’s innovative approach to Japanese whisky-making while highlighting the distillery’s signature smoky character and Mizunara oak influence.

Distillery: Wakatsuru Saburomaru Distillery
ABV: 48.0%
Style: Japanese Blended Whisky
Bottled: 2023

The “The Sun” label forms part of Saburomaru’s contemporary whisky range, inspired by bold Japanese artistry and the distillery’s commitment to innovation. Located in Toyama Prefecture, Saburomaru Distillery has built an international reputation for producing smoky Japanese whisky using its unique ZEMON cast pot stills the world’s first cast bronze whisky stills which contribute to the spirit’s rich texture and distinctive character. The label reflects both modern Japanese design and the distillery’s fusion of traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge whisky production. 

On the nose, expect buttery cereal notes, incense smoke, toasted oak and gentle Mizunara spice layered with subtle sweetness and earthy peat. The palate is rich and balanced, offering grain sweetness, light wood smoke, roasted nuts and delicate spice with a softly smoky undertone. The finish is elegant and warming, carrying lingering oak, gentle ash, cereal sweetness and refined Japanese whisky character