Saburomaru The Emperor

88/ 100Very good

ABV: 60.9%
Age: 4 years
Edition: IV

88/ 100Very good

Saburomaru The Emperor - IV is a Japanese single malt whisky with a stated age of 4 years. As a relatively young whisky, it is likely to show a more direct, energetic style rather than the deeper maturity found in older bottlings.

Category: Single Malt
Bottled by: Saburomaru
Cask selection: Single cask
ABV: 60.9%
Age: 4 years
Cask: first-fill bourbon barrel
Cask number: 200158
Outturn: 179 bottles
Edition: IV
Vintage: 2020
Released: 2024

Reviews

WhiskyNotes published a reviewDec 9, 2025
Saburomaru The Emperor
Saburomaru Distillery
IV2020 vintage4 years60.9%
Very good review score, 88 out of 100
A polished, fruity whisky with yellow fruits, honey, vanilla and ripe banana, balanced by ashy, saline and herbal notes.
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