Saburomaru V The Hierophant
δΈιδΈΈV γΆγ»γγ€γ¨γγγ‘γ³γ
About
The fifth entry in Saburomaru's tarot themed series, The Hierophant features heavily peated spirit from 2021 matured with a focus on ale yeast fermentation. Limited to 12,600 bottles at 15,400 yen, it continues Wakatsuru's mission to produce "the ultimate peat" from their small Toyama distillery using the innovative ZEMON cast metal pot still.
Tasting Notes
Fresh herbal notes and resinous pine mingle with fruity sweetness. The heavy peat brings a thick, aromatic smoke alongside hints of iodine and dried leaves.
Bold and smoky with a thick mouthfeel. The ale yeast character adds bready, slightly funky depth beneath layers of peat, earthy malt, and dark fruit. Surprisingly complex for a 3 year old spirit.
Long and ashy with lingering herbal bitterness and a resinous, slightly medicinal quality. The smoke stays with you.
What People Are Saying
Japanese Whisky Dictionary reviewed this as a continuation of Saburomaru's "ultimate peat" mission. The ale yeast focus adds interesting fermentation character beneath the heavy peat. The ZEMON pot still gives it a distinctive edge over other Japanese peated malts.
Growing cult following for the Saburomaru tarot series. Collectors note improving quality with each release. The Hierophant is seen as a step forward from previous entries in the series with better integration of the peat.
Community opinions collected from public forums and review sites. These are not our own ratings.
How to Enjoy
Best neat or with just a few drops of water. The peat needs room to breathe. Not a highball whisky.