Akashi Single Malt – Heavily Peated Edition
About Akashi Single Malt – Heavily Peated Edition
Akashi Single Malt – Heavily Peated Edition is a robust Japanese single malt produced by Eigashima Shuzo at the coastal Eigashima Distillery in Akashi, Hyōgo Prefecture. Made entirely from malted barley peated to approximately 50 ppm, the whisky is matured for more than three years in selected first-fill American bourbon barrels. Bottled at 100 proof, it combines pronounced smoke with malted caramel sweetness, sea salt and a dry, lingering finish.
Bottle Information
| Whisky Type | Japanese Single Malt Whisky |
|---|---|
| Brand | Akashi |
| Expression | Single Malt – Heavily Peated Edition |
| Distillery | Eigashima Distillery |
| Producer | Eigashima Shuzo Co., Ltd. |
| Country and Region | Japan — Akashi, Hyōgo Prefecture |
| Grain Composition | 100% malted barley |
| Peat Level | Approximately 50 ppm |
| Age / Maturation | More than 3 years |
| Barrel Type | Selected first-fill American bourbon barrels |
| Proof / ABV | 100 proof / 50% ABV |
Prices
Original MSRP
About $41
Fair Store Price
$80–$120
Secondary Market
Not Established
The original Japanese retail price was ¥6,600, which converts to approximately $41 USD. This converted figure does not include international shipping, import fees, state taxes, retailer markup, or the premium caused by limited United States availability. Current auction activity is too limited to establish a dependable secondary-market range.
Flavor Profile
A bold and smoky single malt opening with mellow peat, malted caramel, toasted grain, and warm oak. The palate delivers robust smoke, dry malt, charred wood, and subtle coastal salinity, followed by a dry and lingering finish with sea salt, caramel sweetness, and persistent peat.