Single Malt Whisky, 'Akashi - Sommelier Series, Wine Cask Matured'

• Single malt Japanese whisky produced by Eigashima Shuzo in Akashi, Japan
• Second release in Akashi’s Sommelier Series of single malt, wine cask finished whiskies
• Collaboration between Eigashima Distillery and Master Sommelier & Tokiwa Imports Co-founder, Ken Frederickson
• Matured for 2.5 years in ex-bourbon barrels then finished for 3 years in former Pinot Noir Sirugue French Oak casks from an undisclosed winery in Lompoc, California
• The nose contains classic malt whisky aromas with notes of black tea, walnut, and a pervasive dried floral quality while the palate is fruitier than the nose would suggest, bursting with ripe stone fruit, tobacco, and drying leather
• Limited release of only 630 bottles
• 50% ABV

Originally released in 2019, this 100-proof whisky is punchy but well-balanced, exhibiting a juicy palate full of fruit and a tannic, drying finish imparted by the wine cask aging.

Tasting Notes

Akashi’s Sommelier Series is a collaborative project between Eigashima Distillery and Master Sommelier and Tokiwa Imports Co-founder, Ken Frederickson, which sees barrel-matured Akashi single malt whisky finished in ex-wine casks. This second release in the series was aged 2.5 years in ex-bourbon barrels before being rested an additional 3 years in former Pinot Noir Sirugue French Oak casks sourced from an esteemed winery in Lompoc, California. The nose contains classic malt whisky aromas with notes of black tea, walnut, and a pervasive dried floral quality while the palate is fruitier than the nose would suggest, bursting with ripe stone fruit, tobacco, and drying leather. The pale straw appearance is highlighted by faint pink hues imparted by the wine cask aging. 50% ABV. Limited release of only 630 bottles.

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