About the distillery : Sasanokawa Shuzo is a Japanese distillery founded in 1765, based in Fukushima prefecture. Initially specializing in the production of shochu, a traditional Japanese spirit, the distillery has expanded its activities to include the manufacture of whisky. It is renowned for its high-quality shochu, distilled from a variety of raw materials. The distillery also produces whisky under brands such as Yamazakura.

Detailed tasting notes : This whisky has a sweet nose with notes of caramel and a hint of smoke. On the palate, it is generous, with pronounced flavors of peat, malt and citrus. The finish is persistent, characterized by nuances of smoke, vanilla and yellow fruit.