Akashi Single Malt Whisky - £62.25
50cl
46% ABV
Distillery: White Oak (Eigashima)
- From 1880s have been distillers of sake (rice wine) and shochu (rice/barley/sweet potato distilled spirit) – uses same water source
- 1984 – first blended whiskies
- 2007 – first single malt whiskies
- Large annual swings in temperature results in faster maturation
Small family-run distillery – only 40k litres p.a.
Akashi produced using Scottish lightly peated barley
Aged in two different types of casks – Ex-Bourbon 3 years, Ex-Sherry for 2 years
Colour: Pale Gold
Nose: Sherry, sweet, baked apple, slight prune
Palate: Cream, slight smoke, smooth, mellow, strong oak, vanilla, honey
Finish: soft, smooth texture, port-like, very faint dark chocolate
With water: warming, soft citrus