Eigashima Shuzo, Akashi Whisky, Japan, 750mL Riesling which is purportedly a relic

which is purportedly a relic of the area’s beer-producing legacy

including Nils Venge (Saddleback) and Mike Grgich (Grgich Hills)

with a small percentage of Garnacha Tintorera from Horta and Villafranca del Bierzo

Bone dry and mineral-driven

Eigashima Shuzo, Akashi Whisky, Japan, 750mL Riesling which is purportedly a relicAkashi Whisky has a malty, citrusy characteristic complemented by hints of salinity due to its coastal location. This whisky is distilled from wheat, barley and rye with notes of subtle peat, aged in ex bourbon, barley shochu, and sherry barrels. Flavors of vanilla and pine nuts delight on the palate, leading to a long, wheaty finish.