Saburomaru

Saburomaru 2020 IV The Emperor 4 Year Old, Bourbon Cask, 2024, 48%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 7
Average Score
Avg 84
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Description

Distilled in the Saburomaru distillery in Japan, this is the fourth release in a series of single malts inspired by the major Arcanum of the Tarot deck. This expression was distilled in 2020 using heavily peated malt. It was put down to mature in oak casks for around four years before being bottled at a strength of 48% abv.

Overall Rating
84/100
Great84 / 100

Based on 1 published Maltiply review.

Maltiply Tasting Profile
Nose
N.A
Palate
The palate brings together roasted chestnut, spicy smokiness, and a subtle fruit note reminiscent of apricot.
Finish
The finish is long, dry, and clearly marked by ashy smoke, with a cool mineral streak underneath.
Change-10.5%
LatestSGD 268
HighSGD 300
LowSGD 177
SGD 315SGD 264SGD 213SGD 163Price (SGD)Observed dateSep 14Apr 12Sep 27Sep 14 - SGD 300 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Sep 14, 2025Apr 12 - SGD 177 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Apr 12, 2026Sep 27 - SGD 268 - Australian Whisky Auctions - Sep 27, 2026

Recently Sold

Listed value is based on sold auction prices and inclusive of auction fees (not including tax and shipping).

Australian Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Sep 27, 2026SGD 268.46
Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Apr 12, 2026SGD 177.27
Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Sep 14, 2025SGD 299.86

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Home of MaltsVerified Retail Listing - Updated Oct 6, 2026SGD 137.36
Region
Toyama Prefecture
Age
4 Years
Vintage
2020
Bottled
2024
ABV
48%
Volume
70cl
Distillery
Saburomaru
Origin
Japan
Cask type
Bourbon Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Peated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
No
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
N.A
PPM
50
Barley
Highland malt
Fermentation
Five days
Master distiller (bottling)
Takahiko Inagaki
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
6000
Has box
Yes
Closure
Cork
Presentation
Box
Series highlights
The Emperor series
Historical context
N.A
Special release
Limited Edition
Allocation
N.A
Nose
N.A
Palate
The palate brings together roasted chestnut, spicy smokiness, and a subtle fruit note reminiscent of apricot.
Finish
The finish is long, dry, and clearly marked by ashy smoke, with a cool mineral streak underneath.
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