[The only famous whisky distillery in Hokuriku, Japan - Saburomaru Distillery]
[Wakatsuru Sake Brand]
[2020 International Spirits Competition Gold Medal]
W020 - Junenmyo ( Red Label) Blended Whisky
Special price: $395/bottle
Distillery: Saburomaru Distillery
Place of Origin: Japan
Alcohol content: 45%
Capacity: 700ml
Introduction:
- Non-chill filtered
- Distilled with selected heavy peated malt of Scotland. It leads a smoky flavor.
- It is blended by over 50% of malt whisky, selected Scotch grain whisky.
- It is a heavy peated style, smoky and mild taste.
Wakatsuru has been producing whiskey since 1952.
A 5-year-old Blended whiskey from the little known Wakatsuru Shuzou distillery (Sake) in Toyama.
The Junenmyo is made from wakatsuru unblended malt whisky and Selected Scotch grain whiskey, they have released a very small amount 10,000 bottles stock in a year.
[Famous Japanese Whiskey Factory -Saburomaru Distillery]
Located in the Wakatsuru Sake Brewery, founded in 1862 (Bunkyu II), the Sanjoumaru Distillery is the only whisky distillery in the northern part of Japan that distills sake in the winter and whisky in the summer. The distillery has been making whisky since 1952, and is famous for its distinctive smoky flavour. In 1953, the distillery launched its first release, Sunshine Whisky (サンシャインウイスキー), a very special Japanese whisky. Saburomaru hoped that this whisky, made with water, air and sunlight, would enable the Japanese whisky industry to rise again in Japan like the sun, symbolising post-war reconstruction and peace.
[World's First Copper Cast Iron Steamer — Zemon（セモン）]
ZEMON bronze cast stills were developed by Saburomaru Distillery in collaboration with Laozi Manufacturing in Takaoka City, which is a bronze city in Toyama Prefecture with a history dating back 400 years to the Kaga feudal era. More than 90% of Japan's bronzes are naturally produced in the castle town, and it has developed excellent bronze-making techniques. The unique design of the Zemon was awarded a Japanese Patent (Licence No. 6721917) in June 2022 and a UK Patent (Registration No. GB2590218) in September of that year.
It has the following features:
- High quality and longevity: ZEMON stills are made from a copper-tin alloy, which not only extends the life of the still but also enhances the quality of the whisky.
- Excellent thermal conductivity: The copper-tin alloy has excellent thermal conductivity, which allows for more even heating of the spirit, thus improving distillation efficiency.
- Unique Surface Structure: The tiny concave and convex surfaces formed during the casting process increase the surface area of the still, which helps to enhance the reaction between the copper and tin with the liquor, resulting in a softer and softer liquor.
- Energy saving: ZEMON distillers have good heat storage, which allows them to save energy while maintaining a stable distillation process.
Combination of traditional technology and modern innovation: This distiller is a perfect combination of tradition and modern technology, combining the 400-year-old copper manufacturing technology of Takaoka City with modern innovative craftsmanship.
These features give the ZEMON still a distinct advantage in the whisky making process, producing a whisky with a richer and fuller flavour.
