Akashi Blended, Meisei, Sherry Cask - 50cl - 3 bottles

Founded in 1888 on the shores of the Seto interior sea in the city of Akashi, the Eigashima distillery is owned by Eigashima company, one of the oldest Sake producers (1679). In 1919, Eigashima was the first Japanese distillery to ever obtain its licence to produce whisky. Whisky consumption was entirely local until 1984. Built on the Scottish model, the distillery has been making sophisticated whiskies in small batches for more than 30 years. Apart from whiskies, Eigashima is also known for producing various types of liquors, namely sake and shochu. The company has even started to grow vines and makes its own wine. Note I Rich – smoky & almond Palate I Well-balanced – peach & toffee Drink neat, with ice or in a cocktail Akashi Blend is the main creation from the Eigashima distillery. This whisky contains 30% of malted barley and is aged 3 years in American oak casks. Rich and well-balanced, Akashi Blend won the gold medal at the 2016 International spirits ChallengeSmoky.

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