Eigashima Whisky is brewed in a distillery with a long tradition that initially had nothing to do with Wiskey. Eigashima Shuzo founded the distillery in 1888 near the city of Kobe to make shochu and sake. In 1984, a new facility called "White Oak Distillery" with separate premises for Eigashima Whisky and the two national drinks was created. Unfortunately, the high alcohol tax broke production soon afterwards. Especially because the imported whisky from Ireland and Scotland was much cheaper. Currently, however, the popularity of this liquor from Japan is rising again and has long been an insider tip among whisky connoisseurs.
Eigashima White Oak Gold
The Eigashima Whisky White Oak Gold is a nice whisky for all days. This blend stores in oak barrels for at least three years and develops a pleasant aroma with an alcohol content of 39% by volume. The fine soft Eigashima whisky convinces with aromas of peach and wasabi. Its taste is reminiscent of caramel and vanilla with a hint of oak.
Eigashima White Oak Red
This slightly mellower Eigashima whisky, with an alcohol content of 37 percent, matures in oak barrels for less than three years. But he is in no way inferior to the White Oak Gold. In this Eigashima whisky, the aromas of malt, oak and honey come together. The taste is reminiscent of cherries, chocolate and coffee.
Eigashima White Oak Akashi Blended Whisky Red
Unlike ordinary Akashi Blended Whisky, the soft round Eigashima White Oak Akashi Blended Whisky Red is only available in Japan. This flavorful forty percent Eigashima whisky is created from select malt and grain whiskys. As a result, he develops his incomparable aroma and taste of honey and citrus fruits. In addition, flavors of cinnamon and vanilla with an exotic hint of wasabi come to fruition. A truly noble composition for connoisseurs.
Eigashima White Oak Akashi Blend Whisky
This Eigashima whisky is similar to the Eigashima White Oak Akashi Blended Whisky Red in many ways. Noticeable, however, are the long-lasting aroma on the finish and the pleasant wood note.
This 40 percent Eigashima whisky is also dominated by the aromas of citrus, honey and spices. A real treat for all lovers of this noble spirit.
Eigashima White Oak Akashi Sea Anchor Blended Whisky
This forty percent Eigashima whisky is an absolute rarity and is only available in Japan and therefore the delivery time may be extended, as with some other Eigashima Whisky varieties. Lovers of fine whisky will be surprised by the variety of Japanese Eigashima whiskys.
Summary
The Eigashima distillery started operations in 1919 in Hyogo Prefecture near the city of Kobe with the production of Shochu.
In 1984, the business area was expanded to include the production of whisky, with the construction of a new wing on the company premises.
The distillery produces single malt and blended whiskys with imported malt from Scottish malting Scotgraini and the water of its own well.
Technical information about the distillery Eigashima (White Oak):
- Mash tuns: 1x 6,000 liters made of stainless steel
- Fermenting vats: 4x 10,000 liters of stainless steel
- Stills: 1 "Wash Still" with 5,000 liters capacity and a "Spirit Still" with 2,500 liters of capacity that are heated with steam
- Annual burning capacity: 60,000 liters of alcohol
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