Akashi Meïsei - 50cl Boxed - Akashi White Oak Distillery

Akashi White Oak Distillery

Format: 50 cl

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Technical information
Producer Akashi White Oak Distillery
Type Whisky
Aromatic profile Notes of vanilla, dried fruit, light spices
Ingredients Malted barley, pure water
Format 50 cl
Gradation 40.0%
Country Giappone
Type of cask American white oak barrels
Aging Minimum 3 years
Distillation method Distillation in copper pot stills
Number of distillations 2
Filtration Cold filtration
Color Light amber
Consumption Neat, with ice or water
The Akashi Meïsei, produced by the renowned Akashi White Oak Distillery, is a Japanese whisky that embodies the excellence and refinement of Japanese distillation. Packaged in an elegant 50cl case, this whisky is an excellent choice for enthusiasts of the genre or as a sophisticated gift.

Akashi Meïsei whisky is distilled and matured in the city of Akashi, located near the sea. This unique environment gives Meïsei distinct characteristics thanks to the mildness of the coastal climate and the briny air that influences the maturation. The traditional distillation process, followed by aging in barrels that have previously housed wine, sherry, and brandy, endows this whisky with a surprising aromatic complexity.

On the nose, Akashi Meïsei releases delicate aromas of dried fruit, vanilla, and light notes of sweet spices that entice tasting. On the palate, it is distinguished by its balance and smoothness, enhanced by a subtle aftertaste of chocolate and a persistent sweetness derived from the sherry barrels.

The alcohol content is moderate, making this Japanese whisky pleasantly sippable, either neat or with a drop of water, which can help further reveal its complex aromas.

Ideally served at room temperature in a specific whisky glass, the Meïsei from Akashi White Oak Distillery is a rare gem of beauty in the landscape of Japanese spirits. Perfect as a digestif after dinner or as a base for sophisticated cocktails, it adds a touch of class and elegance to any occasion.
Distillery

Akashi White Oak Distillery

Distillery

Discover the spirits, production style and story of Akashi White Oak Distillery.

Akashi (White Oak) is the whisky brand of the historic Japanese company Eigashima Shuzo, produced at the Akashi (Hyōgo) facility. It offers both blended and single malt whiskies, often matured or finished in sherry, bourbon or wine casks.
Japanese whisky single malt blended whisky single cask aged whisky
Country Japan
Region Hyōgo (Hyōgo Prefecture)
Founded 1888

Ageing

Maturation in casks; the range explicitly includes sherry cask and bourbon cask and features finishes/ageing in wine casks (red wine cask). Some bottles are vatted from multiple casks.

Raw materials

malted barley grains water

Representative products

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