Nose
Cherry blossom. Pomegranate. Stone fruit.
Sakhrani
Sakhrani Sakura Edition — Cherry blossom, pomegranate & elegance
Sakhrani is a women-led whisky adventure from the UNESCO-listed primeval forests of Okinawa. The Sakura Edition — finished on rare Japanese cherry wood — is the most elegant of the trio. Floral, light and precise: cherry blossom, pomegranate and soft vanilla for anyone who wants to make time stand still for a moment.
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Taste & character
M4W Flavor Compass
Our Flavor Compass divides whisky into four flavor areas. The dot indicates where this bottle stands.
Soft & FruityFor moments of peace & relaxation
Tasting notes
Palate
Vanilla. Soft fruit. Delicate spice.
Finish
Floral. Clean. Precise. Medium length.
Specifications
- Distillery
- Sakhrani Distillery
- Brand
- Sakhrani
- Country of origin
- Japan (Okinawa) / Scotland
- Region
- Yanbaru, Okinawa
- Whisky style
- World Whisky — Blended Scotch, Japanese Sakura finish
- Cask type
- Ex-bourbon (maturation in Scotland) + Japanese cherry wood (finish in Okinawa)
- Maturation
- No age statement (NAS)
- ABV
- 47% ABV
- Volume
- 700 ml
- Chill-filtered
- No
- Colouring added
- No
Who is it for?
- For those who turn a glass of whisky into a moment of calm
- an elegant first dram to ease into the evening.
Food pairing
- White chocolate with cherry
- Japanese wagashi
- Fresh goat's cheese with honey
Why I chose this
When someone asks me for a whisky to open an evening gently, I often point to this Sakura. The Japanese cherry wood makes it light and floral without making it thin. I love pouring it for people who say whisky is usually too heavy for them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Sakura Edition suitable if you are new to whisky?
Yes, it is the most approachable of the three Sakhrani editions. On our Flavour Compass it sits in Smooth & Fruity: light, floral and elegant. Do bear in mind it is 47% ABV; a few drops of water soften it for a newcomer without losing the aroma.
Which wood is used for the Sakura Edition's finish?
Japanese cherry wood. The whisky first matures in ex-bourbon casks in Scotland and is then finished in Okinawa in cherry-wood casks. That gives the floral, fruity touch that sets this edition apart from the Mizunara (Japanese oak) and the Kuri (chestnut wood).
What does 'not chill-filtered' mean for this bottle?
That the whisky was not heavily chilled and filtered before bottling. Natural oils and fatty acids are retained, giving more mouthfeel and flavour. There is hardly a downside: at most the whisky may turn slightly hazy when you add ice or cold water.
Unknown term? See the M4W Whisky Glossary
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