Akashi 3 Years - 2015 Sake Cask

Matured in ex-sake cask (held sake for 2 years)

Matured in ex-sake cask (held sake for 2 years)

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25135
White Oak
Japan
Single Malt Whisky
3 Years
2015
2018
50%
0.5 l
Original bottling
Sake Cask
101528
Chill filtration - Without Artifical colouring - Without

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08. Jan 2022
Sake is not matured in wood, so Eigashima Shuzo had to sacrifice the sake used to season the cask for this experiment. Engaging, fruity and not young at all, the nose reveals jasmine tea, brine and hints of earthy peat smoke. This is quite unique. On the palate, you get rice wine on steroids, driven by the high ABV. Shiitake mushrooms, miso soup and menthol appear, pushing the taste towards floral and herbal notes. The medium finish is fresh and vibrant, fading on licorice and green tea. I am almost tempted to say: Hey Kurayoshi, this is Japanese whisky!
RATING: 3.9/5.0 ≙ 86 pts