Akashi 3 Years Sake Cask Single Malt Whisky

Akashi 3 Years Sake Cask Single Malt WhiskynextSectionThis single malt whisky was aged in an American oak cask that previously held a concentrated and sweet style of sake know as Kijoshu. This rich sake is able to impart true nuance to Akashis 3 year old single malt, resulting in a nose of walnut & vanilla with just a hint of peat. A palate of bittersweet orange and chocolate covered banana finishes with drying notes of black tea and leather. 50% ABV.

matured in American oak barriques that were seasoned with wine

Grapes are sourced from the vineyards located in Sorbara

finding it may present a challenge simply because many stores and bars are unaware of its existence

You are tasting a spirit that has shed its youthful aggression for a sophisticated

vintage-inspired decanter tag and each bottle is individually barrel numbered

making one of the most flavorful and potent liqueurs in the world

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but centuries elevated into something quietly sublime

Prior to this fateful toast

and while in New Mexico met a group of European winemakers who had successfully planted vineyards in Engle

nextSectionA refreshing blast of watermelon aqua fresca with a slight overtone of fresh baker’s yeast on the nose

rich flavor that we think of as an offering to the gods of gin