Akashi Single Malt Bourbon Finish

Akashi Single Malt Bourbon Finish represents a landmark release from Eigashima Shuzo's White Oak Distillery in Hyogo, Japan. This 7-year expression showcases 100% malted barley lightly peated to 10ppm, distilled twice in copper pot stills and matured exclusively in first-fill ex-bourbon barrels. The result is a sophisticated yet boldly spiced whisky: the nose reveals pecans, stewed strawberries, allspice, and charred oak, while the palate delivers clove, toasted black pepper, and vanilla bean, finishing with honey-drizzled peaches, grilled figs, and a whisper of sea salt. Non-chill filtered at 50% ABV, this limited US release of only 492 bottles marks the oldest Eigashima expression available stateside—a refined Japanese single malt for the discerning collector.

Eigashima Shuzo is located just a rock’s skip away from Kobe Bay and ocean-laden air is reflected in its whisky’s savory, saline-driven purity. The origin of the town of Akashi, translated as the “Sun Rise City,” dates back over 500 years. Here, less than 100 yards from the ocean, the family behind Eigashima Shuzo has been making traditional Japanese alcoholic beverages such as sake for over three centuries. Eigashima Shuzo holds Japan’s first whisky license, issued in 1919, and remains the country’s smallest whisky producer. Serious malt production at the distillery did not begin until 1984, when the current copper pot stills were put into action and a focus on premium whiskies began at its ‘White Oak’ facility. Following a program dedicated to crafting a refined and elegant whisky, the distillery limits production to ensure that quality is preeminent, making Eigashima’s Akashi one of the most respected labels in Japanese whisky today.