Akashi Red Label Blended White Oak Whisky 40% Vol. 0,5l

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<p>Eigashima Shuzo is one of Japan’s oldest family-run distilleries, with 100 years of whisky-making experience.&nbsp;</p><p>Established in 1679, Eigashima was once considered among the top 100 corporations of the Meiji era of Japan.</p><p>Eigashima has been making sake and shochu with Japanese traditional craftsmanship since 1888, and as the first distillery to obtain a license to make whisky in Japan in 1919, is a true pioneer in its field.&nbsp;</p><p>Known for its clean air and water, the city of Akashi is located in proximity to Kobe and is the only distillery in Japan situated closely to the sea.</p><p>“With Honesty” as the company motto throughout the centuries, Eigashima’s ninth generation leader, Mr. Hiraishi has uncompromising standards for each drop of his beautiful products.</p><p><strong>Akashi Red Label Blended Whisky</strong> is aged in American White Oak Shochu casks for 2 years, and aged in ex-bourbon casks before finishing in ex-sherry casks for 1 year.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>This elegant whisky shows its cleanness, harmony and precision in the bottles, exhibiting rich stone fruit and citrus notes, and a mellow vanilla flavor that lingers on the finish.</p><p><strong>Tasting Note:</strong></p><p><strong>Color</strong>: Bright amber</p><p><strong>Nose</strong>: Vanilla, honey, with hints of apricot and dried fruit.</p><p><strong>Palate</strong>: Clean and smooth, followed by chestnuts, spicy oaks and salted caramel source.</p><p><strong>Finish</strong>: Long finish with a touch of saltiness that goes perfectly with seafoods.</p><p><strong>Distillery</strong>: Eigashima Distillery<br><strong>Alcohol Content:</strong> 40%<br><strong>Volume</strong>: 500mL / 200mL<br><strong>Ingredient</strong>: Malt, Grain</p>