Stillman's Selection is a special release series from Sakurao Distillery, located in Hiroshima, Japan. The distillery, previously known for its Togouchi brand, has been investing heavily in elevating its whisky-making ambitions and crafting high-quality single malt expressions. Stillman's Selection represents the pinnacle of this evolution — a curated line in which the distillery's stillman personally handpicks exceptional casks from Sakurao's warehouses. The series is defined by its meticulous cask selection process. From a range of carefully chosen sherry casks, the stillman selects only those that stand out — such as the Spanish Oak expression, which showcases a distinctly woody character derived from Spanish oak barrels. This bottling delivers a fairly solid smokiness alongside nuances reminiscent of iburigakko (Japanese smoked pickles), making it a whisky of notable depth and individuality. Each release in the Stillman's Selection lineup reflects a hands-on, artisanal philosophy where quality takes precedence over quantity. Stillman's Selection has attracted attention from whisky enthusiasts in Japan and beyond for its bold, characterful style. The Spanish Oak expression in particular has been praised for its complexity — a testament to Sakurao Distillery's commitment to producing single malts that stand out in an increasingly competitive Japanese whisky landscape.