Saburomaru The Hierophant

85/ 100Very good

ABV: 48%
Edition: V
Vintage: 2021

85/ 100Very good

Saburomaru The Hierophant - V is a Japanese single malt whisky from Saburomaru Distillery, a producer known for making peated whisky. For a novice drinker, that means you can generally expect a style where smoke plays a noticeable role rather than a light, delicate profile.

Category: Single Malt
Bottled by: Saburomaru
ABV: 48%
Outturn: 12,600 bottles
Edition: V
Vintage: 2021
Bottled: 2024
Released: 2024

Reviews

WhiskyNotes published a reviewDec 9, 2025
Saburomaru The Hierophant
Saburomaru Distillery
V2021 vintage48%
Very good review score, 85 out of 100
Nice and clean with apple, pear, citrus peel, herbal tea and gentle peat, though it becomes somewhat narrow and austere with limited depth.
apple
black pepper
citrus
flower
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By Ruben