White Oak - Akashi
White Oak Akashi 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. A lesser-known whisky outside the local Japanese market, this version of Akashi is specially produced for the European market using a mixture of Japanese and foreign-made malt and grain whisky to produce a reasonably priced everyday blend.
Akashi White Oak Blended Whisky
Akashi whiskey is the only whisky in the world that is made by a grand-master in the art of sake making by introducing sake-making methodologies into the whiskey making process. The pot stil used is smaller than those used by both Scottish and other Japanese distilleries, which in turn, decreases the levels of fusel alcohol. As a result, Akashi whiskey does not require as long of an aging process, while its core malt (cask strength) is smooth and delicate. Akashi White Oak is a blended whiskey reserved in Japanese Shochu cask (American Oak) for 3 years.
- ABV: 40%
- Volume: 500mL
- Tasting Notes:
- Colour: Orange amber gold
- Nose: Malty, citrusy aroma with scents of black cherry, toffee and oak
- Taste: Notes of vanilla and pine nuts dominate the palate, and lead to a long, malty finish.
- Age: 3 years