Akashi Shin Select Reserve carries the quiet refinement of a whisky shaped by Japanese precision and coastal influence. Produced in small batches, it reflects the gentle character of Eigashima, where sea air, traditional techniques, and patient maturation come together to form a whisky that feels balanced, approachable, and quietly expressive.

Akashi Shin Select Reserve 50cl
Brand: Akashi | Category: Japanese Blended Whisky | ABV: 40% | Origin: Hyogo, Japan | Vol: 50cl

Tasting Profile
Nose: Light and inviting with soft vanilla, sweet grain, hints of orchard fruit, and a touch of sea breeze that adds subtle freshness.
Palate: Smooth and mellow with notes of honey, malt, gentle oak, and a whisper of citrus. A delicate, rounded sweetness carries through the sip.
Finish: Clean and moderate in length, leaving soft vanilla, malt warmth, and a trace of oak spice.

Production Details:
Crafted at the historic Eigashima distillery, one of Japan’s oldest whisky makers, the blend incorporates malt and grain whiskies matured in a mix of American oak and sherry casks. The goal is clarity and balance, creating a whisky that showcases subtle flavor rather than intensity.

Perfect For:
Easy sipping, relaxed evenings, highball lovers, or anyone exploring approachable Japanese whisky with a light coastal touch.

Expert Notes:
Praised for its balance and gentle character, this expression is often highlighted as an accessible introduction to Japanese whisky craftsmanship, subtle, clean, and quietly elegant.

Customer Reviews:
“Perfect for highballs, light but flavorful.”
“Smooth from start to finish. Great daily sipper.”
“Subtle Japanese character…simple, clean, and enjoyable.”

Interesting Fact:
Eigashima Distillery received its whisky license in 1919, making it one of Japan’s earliest legal whisky producers, long before Japanese whisky gained global recognition.

Serving Suggestions:
Enjoy neat for its soft sweetness, or mix with chilled soda for a refreshing, aromatic highball. A single ice cube enhances the citrus and honey notes.

Distillery Background:
Located in Akashi City overlooking the Seto Inland Sea, Eigashima Distillery is known for its small-scale, hands-on production. Family-owned and deeply rooted in tradition, the distillery crafts whisky with precision, patience, and a coastal influence that subtly shapes each expression.