Akashi (White Oak)
Japan's Coastal Micro-Whisky
Eigashima has been producing sake and shochu since 1679. They obtained a whisky license in 1919 — making them technically Japan's first licensed whisky producer (four years before Yamazaki). But whisky was always a sideline, produced for just a few weeks each year.
The Story
Founded 1919
The Akashi Style
Light, maritime Japanese single malt. Coastal aging and limited production create a gentle, nuanced whisky that's distinctly different from the Suntory and Nikka styles.
Signature Notes
Akashi Single Malt
Japan's most subtle whisky — coastal, gentle, and quietly charming.
Whiskies from Akashi (White Oak)
1 expression in our collection · Average rating: 3.8
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