Whisky Whiskey 81: Akashi White Oak Toji Single Malt Japanese Whisky

10 June, 2025

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Once I discovered what a Toji was, that’s a Master of Sake by the way, I learned about the Eigashima or White Oak Distillery in Akashi. It’s primarily built for and produces Sake which is Japanese Rice Wine, however for two months of the year their Toji produces Whisky. With a Sake Master at the helm, just how good is it? Let’s find out.
Duration 9 minutes and 22 seconds

Show Notes

Bottle Statistics: Drink Score: 🥃 Cost:C2, Quality:Q2
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Episode Gold Producers: 'r', Steven Bridle and Kellen Frodelius-Fujimoto.
Episode Silver Producers: Mitch Biegler, Shane O'Neill, Jared Roman, Katharina Will, Chad Juehring and Ian Gallagher.
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