Sato Shiki Madeira Cask Single Grain Japanese Whisky 750mL
Sato Shiki Madeira Cask Single Grain Japanese Whisky Single Grain Japanese Whisky | 40% ABV | 80 Proof | 750mL | Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan | American White Oak | Madeira Cask Finish | Grain-to-Glass Japanese Whisky Process & Profile Sato Shiki Madeira Cask Single Grain Japanese Whisky is produced at the historic Sato Distillery in Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan, founded in 1905. The whisky is initially aged in American white oak before being finished in carefully selected Madeira wine casks, bringing additional fruit, sweetness, and spice to the mature grain character. Sato Shiki describes its whisky as a true grain-to-glass Japanese production, using locally sourced Japanese grain, local water, and its proprietary Sato Still while overseeing production from distillation through maturation and bottling in Japan. Tasting Notes Nose: Ripe stone fruit, honey, soft vanilla, and gentle oak spice. Palate: Smooth and full-bodied with peach, apricot, honeyed sweetness, candied orchard fruit, and warming spice. Finish: Long and elegant with lingering fruit, honey, subtle oak, and gentle spice. What Makes It Special Produced entirely at Sato Distillery in Miyazaki Prefecture, a Japanese distillery founded in 1905. Initially matured in American white oak before receiving a distinctive Madeira cask finish. Madeira cask maturation contributes notes of ripe stone fruit, honeyed sweetness, and gentle spice. Crafted using Sato Shiki's proprietary Sato Still and the brand's grain-to-glass Japanese production philosophy. Bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof) in a 750mL presentation. Awarded 3rd Place for Best Japanese Single Grain Whisky at the 2025 International Whisky Competition. How to Enjoy Enjoy Sato Shiki Madeira Cask Single Grain Japanese Whisky neat to experience its balance of ripe fruit, honeyed sweetness, gentle spice, and oak. A small splash of water can reveal additional orchard-fruit and vanilla character, while serving it over a large ice cube creates a softer sipping experience. Its smooth profile also makes it well suited to a refined Japanese highball. Frequently Asked Questions What is Sato Shiki Madeira Cask Single Grain Japanese Whisky? Sato Shiki Madeira Cask Single Grain Japanese Whisky is a grain-to-glass Japanese single grain whisky produced at Sato Distillery in Miyazaki Prefecture, aged in American white oak and finished in Madeira wine casks. What proof is Sato Shiki Madeira Cask Single Grain Japanese Whisky? Sato Shiki Madeira Cask Single Grain Japanese Whisky is bottled at 40% ABV, equivalent to 80 proof. How is Sato Shiki Madeira Cask Single Grain Japanese Whisky aged? Sato Shiki Madeira Cask Single Grain Japanese Whisky is initially aged in American white oak before being finished in Madeira casks, which contribute additional fruit, sweetness, and spice. What does Sato Shiki Madeira Cask Single Grain Japanese Whisky taste like? Sato Shiki Madeira Cask Single Grain Japanese Whisky features ripe stone fruit, candied orchard fruit, honeyed sweetness, and gentle spice with a smooth, full-bodied character and long finish. Where can I buy Sato Shiki Madeira Cask Single Grain Japanese Whisky? Sato Shiki Madeira Cask Single Grain Japanese Whisky is available directly from The Barrel Tap, a trusted online source for premium spirits.