History,
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 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,
Nose: contains classic malt whisky aromas with notes of black tea, walnut, and a pervasive dried floral quality
Palate: palate is fruitier than the nose would suggest, bursting with ripe stone fruit, tobacco, and drying leather
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 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,
Nose: contains classic malt whisky aromas with notes of black tea, walnut, and a pervasive dried floral quality
Palate: palate is fruitier than the nose would suggest, bursting with ripe stone fruit, tobacco, and drying leather
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