Made from 45% malted barley and aged in American oak barrels, Akashi Meisei has a rich and deep woody nose with oak and vanilla. The palate is both round and soft, with spices and woody notes. The finish is elegant, with woody notes.
Round, fruity and woody
あかし名聲 江井ヶ嶋酒造(兵庫県)
50cl - alc. 40% vol.
About the Distillery : Located in the small town of Akashi on the shore of Seto Sea, Eigashima has been brewing various traditional Japanese spirits since 1888, including sake and shochu. As early as 1919, intrigued by the trials and projects of their Japanese colleagues, they envisioned whiskey distillation. They thus obtain the first license to distill Whisky in Japan. After several production attempts made in their infrastructures, they launched the construction of the Eigashima (formerly White Oak) distillery in 1984. Built according to Scottish models, they designed fine whiskies there in small quantities. Indeed, this is a largely manual production carried out by the same local artisans who set about making more traditional eaux-de-vie.
Detailed tasting notes : This whisky has a rich, deep nose characterized by notes of oak and vanilla. On the palate, it offers a round, smooth sensation with spicy, woody nuances. The finish is elegant, highlighting woody characteristics.
Data sheet
- Product Type
- Japanese whisky
- Alcohol
- Alc. 40% Vol.
- Format
- 50cl bottle
- Producer
- Eigashima
- Region
- Pref. of Hyogo