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Eigashima Shuzo (known as White Oak Distillery in Japan) is one of Japan's oldest family-run distilleries with centuries of beverage making experience. Situated just a stone throw's away from Osaka Bay in the fishing village of Akashi, it is currently run by its 9th generation. They began producing whisky in 1984. An assortment of ex-bourbon, Oloroso sherry, brandy, and barley shochu casks are the main barrels for their core whiskies, however unique barrels of tequila, cognac, Konara and their own Eigashima Wine casks are reserved for specialty single-cask finishes.
Due to Eigashima’s coastal climate, Akashi whiskies impart a unique briny quality. For this blended version, the malt is lightly peated, and vatting is mostly ex-bourbon, balanced by White Oak’s unique variety of barrels.
TASTING NOTES: The nose is very fruity with apricots and dried fruits, and a shy note of honey. A great every-day whisky.