Akashi Sherry Cask Finish Blended Whisky

The Akashi Sherry Cask Finish is a blended whisky from the White Oak Distillery in Hyogo Prefecture. It is a fruity whisky made from 30% malt and 70% grain. The Akashi Sherry Cask Finish matures for at least three years in American oak casks and is then finished for 6 months in Andalusian ex-sherry casks. Vanilla and fruity apricot are paired with notes of dried fruit and spices.

Description

The Akashi Sherry Cask Finish is produced by Eigashima Shuzo, formerly known as White Oak, in the town of Akashi, Hyogo Prefecture. The distillery is located near the Seto Inland Sea and benefits from a climate with large temperature differences between winter and summer, which particularly favors the maturation of the whiskies. This blend is characterized by a rich and enjoyable profile. Aromas of vanilla, ripe apricots and orange initially appear on the nose, while soft, spicy and woody notes unfold on the palate.

Aroma: vanilla, apricots and oranges.

Taste: Spicy, woody aromas, dried fruit.

Finish: Long lasting, woody.

Japanese whisky
Net quantity: 500 ml
Alk.: 40% vol
For sale to persons of legal age only

About White Oak / Akashi / Eigashima Shuzo

Founded by Eigashima Shuzo, the Eigashima distillery, formerly known as White Oak, was established in Akashi in Hyogo Prefecture in 1984. The distillery is located near the Seto Inland Sea and benefits from a climate with large temperature differences between winter and summer. This favors the maturation of the whiskies.

Eigashima Shuzo is a traditional company that was founded in 1679 as a sake brewery. As a sake brewing region, Hyogo Prefecture is particularly famous for its great water, which is of course also extremely important for the production of whisky. The company has also been producing shochu, umeshu and wine since 1888. In the early 1960s, the distillation of whisky began with seasonal and artisanal production. It was not until 1984 that Eigashima Shuzo decided to dedicate part of the site entirely to whisky production by building a malt distillery inspired by the Scottish model, which was named White Oak. Today, the distillery produces a small artisanal production of high quality, with particular emphasis on the balance of the distillates and the variety of maturation casks.