Saburomaru IV The Emperor
Product details
| Management number | 253497819 | Release Date | 2026/10/24 | List Price | CA$112.00 | Model Number | 253497819 | ||
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Saburomaru IV The Emperor is a heavily peated Japanese single malt from Saburomaru Distillery in Tonami, Toyama Prefecture. Distilled in 2020 from Highland-peated malt at 50 PPM, it showcases a drier, more direct style of peat smoke than the distillery’s Islay-peated releases. Bottled in 2024 at 48% ABV, it balances powerful smoke and ash with ripe apple, pineapple, vanilla, apricot and sweet malt, supported by pronounced woody character.
Food Pairing: Smoked brisket, grilled beef, yakitori, aged cheese, roasted chestnuts, or dark chocolate with dried fruit and toasted nuts.
Tasting Notes: Heavily peated yet balanced, combining dry smoke and ash with ripe apple, pineapple, vanilla, apricot, sweet malt and robust oak.
Nose: Clear and aromatic, with ripe apple and pineapple followed by substantial smoke, vanilla, wood, fireplace ash, beeswax and subtle apricot.
Palate: Smooth and slightly oily, with sweet peat smoke and ash supporting ripe apple, vanilla, apricot and roasted chestnut character.
Finish: Powerful and persistent, with lingering ash, dry peat smoke, woody oak and gentle malt sweetness.
Serve: Enjoy neat in a Glencairn or tulip-shaped glass; a few drops of water can help reveal additional pineapple, apple, vanilla and malt beneath the Highland peat.
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