Sato Shiki 35 Year Single Grain Japanese Whisky 750mL

Sato Shiki 35 Year Single Grain Japanese Whisky

Single Grain Japanese Whisky | 40% ABV (80 Proof) | 750 mL | Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan

Process & Profile

Sato Shiki 35 Year Single Grain Japanese Whisky is a long-aged single grain release positioned as a “grain-to-glass” Japanese whisky, with production steps—grain sourcing, fermentation, distillation, and aging—stated to take place at the Sato Distillery in Miyazaki Prefecture (founded in 1905). The brand emphasizes local Japanese grain sourcing and water drawn from the Hourigawa River, described as naturally filtered through granite.

This expression is distilled using what the brand calls the Sato Still, then matured for 35 years in a combination of American white oak, Spanish (sherry) oak, and Limousin (Cognac) oak casks. That cask mix is meant to bring together three complementary influences: vanilla and structure from white oak, dried-fruit richness from sherry oak, and deeper spice/roundness from Limousin oak.

Bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof), Sato Shiki 35 Year is built for a smooth, full-bodied sipping profile where extended maturation and layered oak types are the headline.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Roasted malt, subtle vanilla, oak sweetness, dark chocolate

• Palate: Sweet raisins, dried fruit, toffee, and gentle oak-driven richness

• Finish: Warm, lingering, and rounded with fruit-and-oak sweetness

What Makes It Special

• A true 35-year age statement single grain Japanese whisky

• Aged in three distinct cask styles: white oak, sherry oak, and Limousin oak

• Brand-positioned as 100% Japanese grain-to-glass with full in-house production

• Bottled at a classic 40% ABV for easy sipping and gifting

• Flavor profile leans dessert-like: roasted malt, vanilla, dark chocolate, raisin, toffee

How to Enjoy

Pour neat in a tulip glass or Glencairn to focus aroma and let the whisky open up over a few minutes. If you want to brighten the dried-fruit notes, add a few drops of water (not ice) and give it a gentle swirl. This bottle is best treated like a slow sipper—after dinner, special occasion, or a premium pour to share.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What is Sato Shiki 35 Year Single Grain Japanese Whisky?
   Sato Shiki 35 Year Single Grain Japanese Whisky is a long-aged single grain whisky from Miyazaki Prefecture, matured for 35 years in a mix of oak casks.

2. What is the alcohol content of Sato Shiki 35 Year Single Grain Japanese Whisky?
   Sato Shiki 35 Year Single Grain Japanese Whisky is bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof).

3. What barrels are used for Sato Shiki 35 Year Single Grain Japanese Whisky?
   Sato Shiki 35 Year Single Grain Japanese Whisky is aged in American white oak, Spanish (sherry) oak, and Limousin (Cognac) oak barrels.

4. What flavors should I expect from Sato Shiki 35 Year Single Grain Japanese Whisky?
   Sato Shiki 35 Year Single Grain Japanese Whisky highlights roasted malt, subtle vanilla, oak sweetness, dark chocolate, sweet raisins, dried fruit, and toffee.

5. Where can I buy Sato Shiki 35 Year Single Grain Japanese Whisky?
   You can purchase Sato Shiki 35 Year Single Grain Japanese Whisky directly from The Barrel Tap, a trusted online retailer for premium and rare spirits.