Akashi whisky is the only whisky in the world that is made by a Toji (grand-master in the art of sake making) by implementing sake-making methodologies into the whisky making process.Akashi Red is a blended whisky reserved in Japanese Shochu cask (American Oak) for 3 years, aged in ex-bourbon casks before finishing in ex-sherry casks for 2 years.

On the nose, sweet cereal notes, along with some candied citrus, peaches, and woody spices. The palate presents flavors of brown sugar, with ginger biscuits, milk chocolate, and dried apricot.Oaky vanilla and lingering pepper on the finish.