Akashi Single Malt 4 Year Umeshu Cask
About Akashi Single Malt 4 Year Umeshu Cask
Akashi Single Malt 4 Year Umeshu Cask is a limited Japanese single malt produced by Eigashima Shuzo at the Eigashima Distillery in Akashi, Hyōgo Prefecture. Made from malted barley, it is matured for three years in ex-bourbon casks and then finished for one additional year in casks previously used to age the distillery’s umeshu, or Japanese plum wine. Bottled at 100 proof, it combines crisp malt and vanilla with soft plum fruit, white chocolate, almonds and gentle spice.
Bottle Information
| Whisky Type | Japanese Single Malt Whisky |
|---|---|
| Brand | Akashi |
| Expression | Single Malt 4 Year Umeshu Cask |
| Distillery | Eigashima Distillery |
| Producer | Eigashima Shuzo Co., Ltd. |
| Country and Region | Japan — Akashi, Hyōgo Prefecture |
| Base Grain | Malted barley |
| Still Type | Copper pot stills |
| Age Statement | 4 years |
| Initial Maturation | 3 years in ex-bourbon casks |
| Cask Finish | 1 year in house-seasoned ex-umeshu casks |
| Proof / ABV | 100 proof / 50% ABV |
Prices
Estimated MSRP
About $160
Fair Store Price
$145–$180
Secondary Market
Not Established
Current United States listings generally place this limited expression between approximately $150 and $180, although some marketplace listings are closer to $195. Availability is inconsistent, but there is not enough dependable auction or private-sale data to establish a secondary-market range.
Flavor Profile
A crisp and malt-forward single malt opening with vanilla, soft plum, citrus zest, and gentle stone fruit. The palate has a mellow, rounded texture with white chocolate, almonds, malty sweetness, and mild spice, followed by a clean finish with lingering fruit, vanilla, and delicate nuttiness.