Akashi White Oak Single Malt
Eigashima Shuzo

Akashi White Oak Single Malt

明石 シングルモルト

Category
Single Malt
ABV
46%
Price Range
$50 – $100
Volume
500ml
Cask Type
mixed
✓ JSLMA Certified Japanese Whisky

About

A single malt from the Eigashima (White Oak) Distillery in Hyogo Prefecture, one of the oldest whisky licensed distilleries in Japan. The coastal location near the Seto Inland Sea imparts a subtle maritime character.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Light malt, honey, vanilla, and a touch of sea breeze.

Palate

Medium bodied with malt, light fruit, toffee, and gentle oak. A touch of salinity from the coastal location.

Finish

Clean and medium with malt, vanilla, and a subtle maritime quality.

What People Are Saying

Whiskybase community rates Akashi Single Malt at 83/100. Reviewers note clean malt character with subtle sherry influence, though some find it lacks the depth of premium Japanese malts.

Community opinions collected from public forums and review sites. These are not our own ratings.

How to Enjoy

neat, rocks