Akashi Single Malt 5 Year Red Wine Cask
About Akashi Single Malt 5 Year Red Wine Cask
Akashi Single Malt 5 Year Red Wine Cask is a limited Japanese single malt produced by Eigashima Shuzo at the Eigashima Distillery in Akashi, Hyōgo Prefecture. The whisky is initially matured for approximately four and a half years in Cognac casks before receiving a ten-month finish in French red-wine barrels. Bottled at 100 proof without chill filtration or added coloring, it combines brown sugar and ripe yellow fruit with caramel, red berries, oak tannins and a dry, woody finish.
Bottle Information
| Whisky Type | Japanese Single Malt Whisky |
|---|---|
| Brand | Akashi |
| Expression | Single Malt 5 Year Red Wine Cask |
| Distillery | Eigashima Distillery |
| Producer | Eigashima Shuzo Co., Ltd. |
| Country and Region | Japan — Akashi, Hyōgo Prefecture |
| Base Grain | Malted barley |
| Peat Level | Unpeated |
| Age Statement | 5 years |
| Initial Maturation | Approximately 4½ years in Cognac casks |
| Cask Finish | 10 months in French red-wine casks |
| Known Cask Number | Cask No. 61891 |
| Filtration | Non-chill filtered |
| Coloring | No added coloring |
| Proof / ABV | 100 proof / 50% ABV |
Prices
Estimated Current Retail
About $210
Fair Store Price
$190–$230
Secondary Market
Limited
A current United Kingdom listing for Cask No. 61891 is approximately equivalent to $211 before shipping, duties, taxes, and importer markup. This older limited release does not have a consistent United States MSRP or enough dependable auction data to establish a reliable secondary-market range.
Flavor Profile
A rich and wine-influenced single malt opening with brown sugar, ripe peach, apricot, pear, and soft floral notes. The palate develops caramel, red berries, vanilla, seasoned oak, and firm wine tannins with a touch of bitterness. The finish is direct and woody, leaving lingering fruit, dry oak, and gentle red-wine spice.