AkashiWhite Oak Single Malt Sake Cask
R1,599
*Please note alcohol cannot be purchased by individuals younger than 18
About
The small scale White Oak Distillery in Akashi is part of the Eigashima Shuzo company (founded in 1888), best known for its sake and shochu production. Given its history, it's not surprising that they've decided to mature whisky in x-sake barrels. These casks are relatively unusual (sake typically isn't aged for long, and when it is aged, it's rarely in oak). So, quite possibly Akashi is offering the only whisky in the world to have been aged in American oak x sake casks. We've received a very small allocation. 50% Alc./Vol. Non-chill-filtered.
Product Features
- Single Malt Japanese Whisky
- 3 Year
- Sake Cask
- Nose: Malted milk balls, walnuts, and vanilla yoghurt that you left on the counter overnight. Later on, there's a bit of peat that comes through as well, but it's not very pronounced.
- Palate: Bittersweet oranges and a fruit basket are the first things that hit you. Give it a few more seconds for a velvety mix of chocolate-covered banana, pears, and apples. Dreamy
- Finish: Leather, black tea leaves, and a wonderful mild dry peat that last you the rest of the way.
Product Specifications
- Bottle size: 50 cl / 500ml
- ABV 50%
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