Akashi

Akashi 5 Year Old - Sherry Cask, Sherry Cask, Cask #61, 50%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 8
Average Score
Avg 73
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Description

The Akashi 5 Year Old Sherry Cask is a limited bottling single malt Japanese whisky from the White Oak distillery (also known as Eigashima Shuzo) in Hyogo, Japan. Aged exclusively for five years in sherry casks, this whisky is non-coloured and non-chill filtered, offering powerful and beautiful fruity notes. It was honored with a Silver medal at the 2020 Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition. The distillery, one of Japan's oldest and smallest, distills this whisky in limited quantities, using 100% lightly peated barley.

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The Whisky WorldVerified Retail Listing - Updated Oct 6, 2026SGD 198.00
Home of MaltsVerified Retail Listing - Updated Oct 6, 2026SGD 138.80
Cask type
Sherry Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Lightly Peated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
Yes
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
61
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
100% lightly peated malted barley, imported from Scotland
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
N.A
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
N.A
Has box
Yes
Closure
Screw cap
Presentation
Bottle and cardboard box
Series highlights
Limited Edition
Historical context
N.A
Special release
Limited Annual Release
Allocation
N.A
Nose
Intense white fruits, vanilla, caramel, raisins, berries, dark cherries, cracked pepper, Christmas cake, marmalade, creamed corn, black currants, balsamic, and subtle hints of burnt twigs.
Palate
Rich, silky, dried fruits, almond, robust sherry notes, orange zest, toasted oats, vanilla, raisins, treacle toffee, jammy berries.
Finish
Delicate, lingering, subtle notes of white flowers, gentle warmth, fruity notes, a touch of orange zest, sugary barley, and baking spice.
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