Akashi Goju 50 Sherry Cask Malt & Grain Whisky
About Akashi Goju 50 Sherry Cask Malt & Grain Whisky
Akashi Goju 50 Sherry Cask is a high-proof Japanese blended whisky produced by Eigashima Shuzo in Akashi, Hyōgo Prefecture. It combines wheat, rye and lightly peated malted barley and is double distilled in copper pot stills. The whisky initially matures for three years in new oak, ex-bourbon and ex-shochu casks before receiving an approximately two-year finish in ex-sherry casks. Bottled at 100 proof, it balances rich sherry sweetness with dried fruit, baking spice, coastal salinity, dark chocolate and gentle smoke.
Bottle Information
| Whisky Type | Japanese Blended Malt-and-Grain Whisky |
|---|---|
| Brand | Akashi |
| Expression | Goju 50 Sherry Cask |
| Distillery | Eigashima Distillery |
| Producer | Eigashima Shuzo Co., Ltd. |
| Country and Region | Japan — Akashi, Hyōgo Prefecture |
| Grain Composition | Wheat, rye, and lightly peated malted barley |
| Peat Level | Approximately 10 ppm |
| Distillation | Double distilled in copper pot stills |
| Age Statement | No age statement |
| Maturation | Three years in mixed casks, followed by approximately two years in ex-sherry casks |
| Barrel Types | New oak, ex-bourbon, ex-shochu, and ex-sherry casks |
| Proof / ABV | 100 proof / 50% ABV |
Prices
MSRP
About $75
Fair Store Price
$60–$70
Secondary Market
Not Established
Current retail listings commonly fall between approximately $57 and $73. This expression does not have a well-established secondary market, so there is generally little reason to pay significantly more than its normal retail range.
Flavor Profile
A rich, sherry-forward profile opening with raisins, vanilla pastry, floral sweetness, and smoked sea salt. The palate delivers assertive baking spices, dried fruit, saline dryness, and gentle smoke, followed by a lingering finish of integrated sherry and flinty dark chocolate.