Akashi Pure Malt – Toji’s Select
About Akashi Pure Malt – Toji’s Select
Akashi Pure Malt – Toji’s Select is a Japanese pure malt whisky produced by Eigashima Shuzo at the Eigashima Distillery in Akashi, Hyōgo Prefecture. Made entirely from malted barley, the whisky is matured in sherry casks under the guidance of the distillery’s toji, or master sake brewer. Bottled at 92 proof, it combines floral and fruity aromas with raisin, caramel, chocolate, honeyed walnuts and citrus, followed by a long toffee finish.
Bottle Information
| Whisky Type | Japanese Pure Malt Whisky |
|---|---|
| Brand | Akashi |
| Expression | Pure Malt – Toji’s Select |
| Distillery | Eigashima Distillery |
| Producer | Eigashima Shuzo Co., Ltd. |
| Country and Region | Japan — Akashi, Hyōgo Prefecture |
| Grain Composition | 100% malted barley |
| Age Statement | No age statement |
| Cask Type | Sherry casks |
| Production Oversight | Selected and produced under the guidance of the distillery’s toji, or master sake brewer |
| Proof / ABV | 92 proof / 46% ABV |
Prices
Estimated Retail Price
About $75
Fair Store Price
$65–$90
Secondary Market
Not Established
Akashi Pure Malt – Toji’s Select is primarily distributed through international markets and does not have a consistent United States MSRP. Imported-bottle pricing may vary considerably because of shipping, taxes, and retailer markup. It does not have an established secondary-market premium.
Flavor Profile
A rich and rounded sherry-cask whisky opening with floral notes, grass, raisins, caramel, and chocolate-covered peanuts. The palate offers honey-glazed walnuts, sweet chocolate, citrus zest, soft malt, and gentle oak, followed by a long and pleasant finish of lingering toffee and roasted nuts.