Akashi Single Malt 4 Year Red Wine Cask
About Akashi Single Malt 4 Year Red Wine Cask
Akashi Single Malt 4 Year Red Wine Cask is a limited Japanese single malt produced by Eigashima Shuzo at the Eigashima Distillery in Akashi, Hyōgo Prefecture. The whisky spends approximately three and a half years in Cognac casks before receiving a ten-month finish in Japanese red-wine casks sourced from Yamanashi. Bottled at 100 proof without chill filtration or added coloring, it offers floral and white-fruit aromas followed by citrus, seasoned wood, red berries and gentle wine tannins.
Bottle Information
| Whisky Type | Japanese Single Malt Whisky |
|---|---|
| Brand | Akashi |
| Expression | Single Malt 4 Year Red Wine Cask |
| Distillery | Eigashima Distillery |
| Producer | Eigashima Shuzo Co., Ltd. |
| Country and Region | Japan — Akashi, Hyōgo Prefecture |
| Base Grain | Malted barley |
| Age Statement | 4 years |
| Initial Maturation | Approximately 3½ years in Cognac casks |
| Cask Finish | 10 months in Japanese red-wine casks |
| Wine-Cask Origin | Yamanashi, Japan |
| Filtration | Non-chill filtered |
| Coloring | No added coloring |
| Proof / ABV | 100 proof / 50% ABV |
Prices
Estimated Current Retail
About $120
Fair Store Price
$100–$150
Secondary Market
Limited
This older international release does not have a consistent United States MSRP. Current and recent overseas listings vary considerably, so approximately $100 to $150 is a reasonable buying range. Scarcity may lead to higher asking prices, but dependable auction and private-sale data are too limited to establish a reliable secondary-market value.
Flavor Profile
A lively and wine-influenced single malt opening with floral aromas, white fruit, ripe cherry, plum, and soft vanilla. The palate develops citrus peel, seasoned wood, red berries, mild spice, and a rounded texture. The finish is smooth and gently drying, with lingering fruit, oak, and restrained red-wine tannins.