Whisky is no longer chosen only for its famous name or age statement.
What truly draws us is the landscape where it was born and the maker’s philosophy. Perhaps we realize that savoring such a “story” is the ultimate luxury.
Answering this new sense of value are two single malts created by Sakurao Brewery & Distillery—“Sakurao” and “Togouchi.”
The Answer: Twin Terroirs
—Two Characters Born from Different Aging Environments—
The key feature is the idea of “Twin Terroirs”—using different aging environments within a single distillery. By deliberately changing the conditions, whiskies with clearly distinct characters are created.
Sakurao (SAKURAO) | Dynamic Aging
Matured in a coastal warehouse by the Seto Inland Sea. Temperature changes and sea breezes make the casks breathe actively, driving dynamic aging. The result is a bold, vibrant flavor.
Togouchi (TOGOUCHI) | Static Aging
Matured in an old railway tunnel in the mountains. In this stable environment of temperature and humidity, the whisky ages quietly, resulting in an exceptionally smooth and delicate character.
“Dynamic” Sakurao and “Static” Togouchi. When they are placed before you, you may find yourself thinking:
“Which character will I be drawn to today?”
That moment of choice becomes an enriching and thoughtful time, almost like facing yourself.
The Advantage of Hiroshima’s Climate
—A New Value for NAS (Non Age Statement)—
Hiroshima’s warm climate speeds up maturation. Compared to cool Scotland, extraction from the cask and oxidative aging proceed faster, leading to a greater angel’s share.
As a result, even NAS (Non Age Statement) whiskies here can already carry the maturity that would take many more years in Scotland.
Youthfulness and maturity coexist—this is the unique charm of Japanese whisky and a new standard that goes beyond age statements.
A New Way to Enjoy Whisky
—Savoring the “Story”—
In recent years, even in Bangkok’s bar scene, people are enjoying not just the drink but also the stories and craftsmanship behind the bottle.
Whiskies like “Sakurao” and “Togouchi,” with their rich backgrounds, perfectly embody this new way of enjoyment.
The Experience Expands at Salon du Japonisant
The clearest way to experience these two characters is through the tasting set called the “Hiroshima Twin Terroir Flight.”
Experience: At Salon du Japonisant, you can relax and sense with all five senses the difference between sea and mountain aging environments.
Conversation: In this calm setting, conversations with bartenders and friends naturally flow.
Discovery: At Salon du Japonisant, you may find the one perfect glass that matches your mood or preference of the day.
This experience goes beyond simply drinking whisky. Enjoy a moment that reveals a new value standard of whisky at Bacchus Global’s own Salon du Japonisant.(Mr. Bacchus)