{"product_id":"akashi-whisky-blended-0-5l","title":"Akashi Whisky Blended 0.5L","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat type of spirit it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAkashi Whisky Blended is a refined \u003cstrong\u003eJapanese Blended Whisky\u003c\/strong\u003e crafted by White Oak. Combining single malt and grain spirits with a 30% malted barley content, it displays a rich amber colour. The bouquet offers a balanced mix of citrus, pepper, vanilla, and honey. Bottled at 40% ABV, this spirit reveals a robust, \u003cstrong\u003epleasantly oily texture\u003c\/strong\u003e grounded by clear notes of wood and cinnamon, concluding with a \u003cstrong\u003elong and smooth finish\u003c\/strong\u003e that leaves a persistent trail of warming spices and subtle sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduced in Akashi within the \u003cstrong\u003eHyōgo Prefecture\u003c\/strong\u003e on Honshu island, this spirit is crafted by \u003cstrong\u003eWhite Oak\u003c\/strong\u003e. Originally established in 1888 for sake production, the estate expanded into whisky in the mid-1980s. The evolution of Japanese whisky is inextricably linked to Masataka Taketsuru, a chemist who travelled to Scotland to master authentic \u003cstrong\u003emalt-spirit techniques\u003c\/strong\u003e. By founding the first domestic whisky distillery upon his return, he shaped the technical direction that continues to guide Japanese producers today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe character of Akashi Whisky Blended is achieved by integrating single malt and grain distillates for optimal structure. The spirit then undergoes \u003cstrong\u003eageing in American oak casks\u003c\/strong\u003e, establishing its signature sweet and spicy aromatic profile. A defining feature is its \u003cstrong\u003elimited production volume\u003c\/strong\u003e, resulting from a restricted operational schedule. The dedicated \u003cstrong\u003edistillation stills\u003c\/strong\u003e run for only one month each year, ensuring every batch retains a vigorous and distinctly developed character.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Heritage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in Akashi, Japan, in 1888, the historic \u003cstrong\u003eWhite Oak Distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e originally produced sake before pioneering whisky production. Today, this exceptional \u003cstrong\u003eJapanese blended whisky\u003c\/strong\u003e is highly prized by connoisseurs for its remarkable rarity, as the dedicated stills operate for just one month each year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"White Oak Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44521657303211,"sku":"12004","price":45.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/akashi-whisky-blended-05l_12004_1.jpg?v=1773666467","url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-dk\/products\/akashi-whisky-blended-0-5l","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}