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Akashi · Japanese whisky

Akashi 5 Year Old Limousin Oak Cognac Cask Whisky

4.8 · 24 Spirit Hives stories

Japanese whisky · Japan · 55% ABV · 500 ml

$389.99 USD

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About this bottle

Akashi’s Akashi 5 Year Old Limousin Oak Cognac Cask Whisky is a japanese whisky from Cognac, Japan in our whiskey range. It is bottled at 55% ABV, carrying a 5-year age statement, in a 500 ml bottle. Producer tasting notes — on the nose: Delightful aroma; on the palate: A splendid taste with a warm feel to it. Not to smoky but silky smooth; finish: Rich and smooth.

Tasting notes

Nose
Delightful aroma.
Palate
A splendid taste with a warm feel to it. Not to smoky but silky smooth.
Finish
Rich and smooth.

Product facts

Producer / brandAkashi
Distillery / makerWhite Oak
StyleJapanese whisky
CategoryWhiskey › Japanese whisky
CountryJapan
RegionCognac
Alcohol55% ABV (110 proof)
Bottle size500 ml
Age statement5 years
PackSingle bottle
CollectionsCask strength & high proof$250 and up
Product IDsh-ca-6554772144266
GTIN / MPNNot supplied by the producer record

Serving & pairing

Often enjoyed as a highball with plenty of ice and soda. Delicate enough for sashimi, grilled fish and lightly salted snacks.

Is all “Japanese whisky” made in Japan?

Not always. Until the 2021 Japan Spirits & Liqueurs Makers Association standard, imported whisky could be bottled and labelled in Japan. Check the producer’s statement on each product page; we do not add claims of origin the producer has not made.

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