Eigashima, the sake and shochu producer who owns the White Oak distillery, have been in the whisky business for a long time but only released their first single malt in 2007. Their whisky range is now famously known by the name "Akashi". The business dates back to 1888 and they were the first whisky maker in 1919, even before the…
Akashi Whisky is the only whisky in the world that is produced under the supervision of a grand master of sake making, a Toji. Thus, many sake making methods are implemented in the production of the whisky. The White Oak AKASHI RED Blended Whisky is a typical Japanese blend,30% malted barley and 70% grain are used for this whisky. The…
Nose: Fresh, candied sweets, vanilla and strawberry notes. Palate: Quite gentle and smooth with a hint of spice and citrus notes, apple notes come through too. Finish: Long and warming with a hint of spice.
Nose: Rich, with toffee apple, pear, clementine, brown sugar, and toasted oak. Palate: Hazelnuts, milk chocolate, malt and raisins. Finish: Vanilla, cream and oak. Medium to long.
