Saburumaru VI The Lovers Single Malt Japanese Whisky

Saburumaru VI “The Lovers” Single Malt Japanese Whisky is the sixth release in the acclaimed Tarot Card Series from Japan’s historic Saburomaru Distillery. Crafted in Toyama Prefecture and bottled in 2025, this peated Japanese single malt reflects the distillery’s relentless pursuit of smoky whisky production, combining traditional craftsmanship with innovative distillation techniques including the renowned ZEMON cast pot stills. Inspired by the tarot card “The Lovers,” the release symbolises harmony, balance and connection, continuing the collectible artwork-driven series that has gained a strong following among Japanese whisky enthusiasts and collectors worldwide.

Distillery: Saburomaru Distillery
Series: VI The Lovers
Style: Single Malt Japanese Whisky
Vintage: 2020 + 2021
Bottled: 2025
ABV: 48%

Saburomaru Distillery is widely recognised for its focus on heavily peated Japanese whisky, utilising both Islay and Highland peated malt to create a distinctive smoky character rarely found within Japanese whisky production. “The Lovers” continues the distillery’s modern collectible series, with each release themed around a tarot card and designed to showcase the evolving character of Saburomaru’s peated spirit.

On the nose, expect elegant peat smoke layered with grilled citrus, vanilla, gentle maritime notes and earthy spice. The palate is rich yet balanced, delivering waves of smoked malt, honey sweetness, pepper, toasted oak and subtle orchard fruit. The finish is long, warming and delicately smoky, highlighting the distillery’s signature peated style with impressive depth and refinement.