"Sakurao Brewing and Distilling Co., Ltd." is located in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan, across the sea from "itsukushima Shrine", the most famous of Japan's three scenic spots. Looking at each other. Founded in the 7th year of Taisho (1918), it first appeared on the scene as a shochu manufacturer and obtained a whiskey manufacturing license in 1920. Its "Sakurao Distillery" was completed in 2017. Togouchi whiskey is stored in the Seto Inland Sea cellar of the "Sakurao Distillery" headquarters, and the angel share is as high as 11% in the first year; the other mysterious wine cellar is the "Togouchi Tunnel" dug by JR Railway in Sandankyo, Hiroshima Prefecture ”, the environment is humid and it snows in winter, showing a completely different aging style.
The whole process is matured at the "Sakurao Distillery" on the Seto Inland Coast under the sea breeze. It has the aroma of ripe grapes and bittersweet chocolate, the taste is vanilla sweetness and smoke, and the finish is woody, smoky, and the tide of the Seto Inland Sea.
Aroma: Aroma of raisins, oranges and peaches
Taste: Sweet vanilla with a moderate amount of tannin
Aftertaste: The aroma of smoked wooden barrels has a long and sweet aftertaste