Saburomaru

Saburomaru V The Hierophant 3 Year Old, Sound Barrel Cask, 2024, 58%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 7
Average Score
Avg 86
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Description

This is a limited edition release to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Lawson store in Japan. It is the fifth release in the Saburomaru Distillery Tarot Card Series, distilled in 2021 and bottled in 2024. Saburomaru is known for producing heavily peated whisky using unique cast Zemon pot stills.

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LatestSGD 417
HighSGD 768
LowSGD 235
SGD 832SGD 612SGD 391SGD 171Price (SGD)Observed dateApr 6Jun 22Aug 10Apr 6 - SGD 235 - Whisky Auctioneer - Apr 6, 2026Jun 22 - SGD 768 - Whisky Auctioneer - Jun 22, 2026Aug 10 - SGD 417 - Whisky Auctioneer - Aug 10, 2026

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Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Aug 10, 2026SGD 417.29
Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Jun 22, 2026SGD 768.18
Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Apr 6, 2026SGD 234.61
Region
Toyama, Japan
Age
3 Years
Vintage
2021
Bottled
2024
ABV
58%
Volume
70cl
Distillery
Saburomaru
Origin
Japan
Cask type
Sound Barrel
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Heavily Peated
Single cask
Yes
Non-chill filtered
Yes
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
N.A
PPM
50
Barley
Islay peated malt
Fermentation
4 days
Master distiller (bottling)
N.A
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
N.A
Has box
Yes
Closure
Cork
Presentation
Bottle with box
Series highlights
Fifth release in the Tarot series; 50th anniversary of the Lawson store in Japan
Historical context
50th anniversary of Lawson store
Special release
Limited edition for Lawson's 50th anniversary in Japan
Allocation
Japan (Lawson store exclusive)
Nose
Green apple, citrus, honey, smoked pineapple, seaweed, menthol, lemon zest, and a smoky, salty character.
Palate
Malty sweetness, citrus acidity, mild saltiness, roasted chestnuts, charcoal, oaky sweetness, fruit, spices, oily, and smoke.
Finish
Tropical fruit, ash-peaty, gentle pepper, menthol, and lingering smoky oak.
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