Akashi Blended Whisky | 500ML

Introduction

Whiskey: Akashi Blended | 500ML

Akashi White Oak is a blended whisky reserved in Japanese Shochu cask (American Oak) for 3 years, aged in ex-bourbon casks before finishing in ex-sherry casks for 2 years.

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Size: 500ML

Proof: 80 (40% ABV)

Origin: Japan

Distillery: White Oak Distillery

A Japanese blended whisky that has been the subject of some controversy. The bottling for the home market in Japan is made with malt whisky and molasses spirit, which would not be classed as ‘whisky’ in the EU. This export version, however, is made from malt and grain whiskies.

Akashi Blended Whisky | 500ML Tasting Notes

Nose: Buttered hot cross buns, chocolate peanuts, lemongrass and a light hint of spicy rye grain.

Palate: Cherry bakewells and walnut loaf. Sweet cereals with a dusting of nutmeg and black pepper.

Finish: Medium length. Quite sweet with dried apricot and a touch of oatcake.

Distillery Information

White Oak distillery is a Japanese whisky distillery. In operation since 1984, it is located in Akashi, a city in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. The distillery released its first single malt in late 2007, under the Akashi label.