Please bring it back
"I bought this one about 2 years ago, ony had a few sips, some decided to take it and since then I can't find it. This is one of the best red blends."
Akashi whisky is manufactured at the Eigashima White Oak distillery, the first Japanese distillery to obtain a whisky manufacturing licence, in 1919. This is their entry-level blend, that in all likelihood contains non-Japanese whisky to produce. Bottled at 43%.
Nose: Spice and treacle with hints of white pepper and a little citrus.
Palate: Powerful, oily, spices, cinnamon, vanilla and citrus.
Finish: Fruity with mixed peels.
Overall rating: 3.8 / 5 from 5 reviews.
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"I bought this one about 2 years ago, ony had a few sips, some decided to take it and since then I can't find it. This is one of the best red blends."
— King D. (5/5)
"I haven't tasted a lot of whiskeys, but this one is absolutely brilliant. Is that why it's always sold out? :)"
— Maria T. (5/5)
"Looks a bit like a medicine bottle, and when looking at alternatives you have to remember it's only half a litre, but it's a legit blended malt even on a ml to ml comparison."
— Rudi (3/5)
"An easy choice when looking at other contenders at this price (often mundane ) - nice to see what Japanese whiskey has to offer to those that are on a tighter budget."
— Greg D. (3/5)
"A decent budget whisky, a far cry from almost any other Japanese whiskey, but competitive with other spirits under the R300 mark. Works well in highballs or other whiskey cocktails if you're looking to switch it up a bit from J&B or Johnnie Walker Red. Very bright and alcohol forward when drunk neat."
— Alex A. (3/5)