Akashi Single Malt 6 Year White Wine Cask
About Akashi Single Malt 6 Year White Wine Cask
Akashi Single Malt 6 Year White Wine Cask is a limited Japanese single malt produced by Eigashima Shuzo at the Eigashima Distillery in Akashi, Hyōgo Prefecture. Contemporary importer information states that the whisky matured for approximately five and a half years in Cognac casks before receiving a ten-month finish in a first-fill Chardonnay cask. Bottled at 100 proof without chill filtration or added coloring, it offers floral aromas, white fruit, citrus, fresh grass and seasoned oak, followed by a sweet, rounded finish. The release was reportedly limited to approximately 400 bottles, including 48 allocated to Germany.
Bottle Information
| Whisky Type | Japanese Single Malt Whisky |
|---|---|
| Brand | Akashi |
| Expression | Single Malt 6 Year White Wine Cask |
| Distillery | Eigashima Distillery |
| Producer | Eigashima Shuzo Co., Ltd. |
| Country and Region | Japan — Akashi, Hyōgo Prefecture |
| Age Statement | 6 years |
| Initial Maturation | Approximately 5½ years in Cognac casks |
| Cask Finish | 10 months in a first-fill Chardonnay cask |
| Filtration | Non-chill filtered |
| Coloring | No added coloring |
| Proof / ABV | 100 proof / 50% ABV |
| Reported Release Size | Approximately 400 bottles |
Prices
Estimated Current Retail
About $190
Fair Store Price
$175–$210
Secondary Market
Limited
A current United Kingdom retail listing converts to approximately $187 USD before shipping, duties, taxes, and importer markup. This is an older and highly limited release, but dependable auction and private-sale results remain too scarce to establish a consistent secondary-market value.
Flavor Profile
A lively and refined single malt opening with jasmine, heather, white flowers, pear, white peach, and fresh grape. The palate develops citrus peel, seasoned oak, fresh grass, malt sweetness, and delicate Chardonnay influence. The finish is sweet and rounded, with lingering white fruit, citrus, gentle oak, and soft wine-cask tannins.