Akashi Ume Plum Japanese Whisky St-Emilion

Akashi Ume Plum Japanese Whisky St-EmilionLocated just a rocks skip away from Kobe Bay, Akashi is the closest whisky distillery to the coast in Japan. The ocean laden air is reflected in the whiskys savory, saline driven purity. The town of Akashi, translated as the Sun Rise City, dates back over 500 years. Here, less than 100 yards from the ocean, the owners family has been making traditional Japanese alcoholic beverages, like sake, for over three centuries. Founded in 1888, Eigashima Shuzo

A classic Bourbon

the Port wine gradually takes on its characteristic amber ‘tawny’ color

and edgy to the core

toffee and baked apple

Although Reposados are typically aged for two months

It’s perfect for a smooth hot cocoa cocktail

smooth tequila

In 1870 George Garvin Brown created Old Forester on Louisville

In the 1930s Chambéry earned France’s only protected designation of origin for Vermouth

For more than 300 years

will make things right in short order after the proper introduction

Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2019 - 88pts