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Akashi - 明石
Whisky: Akashi 5 year old
Age: 5 years
Type: Single malt
   
Cask Type: Sherry Finish
Strength: 45%
   
Distillery: White Oak Distillery - ホワイトオーク蒸留所
Country: Japan
   
 
Date: 31-03-2013
Nose: Butter, slightly rancid, slightly sweet, faintly fruity, hints of celery.
Flavour: Almonds, unripe fruit, slightly bitter, finishes faintly rancid in your throat.
Body: Thick oily, calm.
Comments: Lacks conviction, but that shouldnt come as a big surprise given its age.
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