Product description
Akashi whisky comes from the Eigashima (White Oak) Distillery, which has been operating since 1888. Initially producing sake, it obtained a license to produce whisky in 1919, but did not begin producing whisky until over 40 years later.
The current distillery was built in 1984 and distills whisky for a few months of the year, while the main source of income remains sake and shōchu. Akashi Red Blended Whisky is one of the company's latest offerings. It is a so-called Ji-whisky, ("Ji" translates from Japanese to local and in this case refers to a micro-distillery). The formula lists 34% malt whisky, (own and imported) aged for 3 to 5 years, and 66% grain and molasses distillate, some of which has been matured.
Aroma: slightly spirituous, vanilla, apples, grapes, a handful of garden herbs, pine board and a trace of lavender.
Taste: lots of apples, sweet cereals, vanilla, toffee, honey, pine needles and a light citrus note.
Finish: not too long, slightly alcoholic, with notes of apples, vanilla and oak.