White Oak Akashi Sea Anchor

An Akashi blend. 40% vol.

• Nose: Banana, glue, some acidity like in old apple juice, alcohol
• Mouth: Oily, sweet
• Finish: Malt, barley, some hints of chocolate and leafs

Comment: Not too bad, but seems a bit young with some unpleasant alcohol notes. Not sure about the sea or anchors here :)

75 points

Uozumi Single Malt Whisky

This single malt whisky, I think, comes from the Eigashima/White Oak distillery and from my understanding is aged in a Spanish sherry cask. Bottled at 46% unchillfiltred and uncolored.

• Nose: Vanilla, caramel, cedar wood with cinnamon and nuts, slightly sharp, grassy with honey and oak also some fresh apple, the bourbon cask is very noticeable with the nose of some dry sherry
• Mouth: Oily, oak and fresh cut twigs
• Finish: Relatively long and lingering with oak, vanilla and at the very end some sherry mixed with hay and sunflower oil

Comments: Definitely has the White Oak profile. Enjoyable and interesting whisky.

83 points

(2015)

White Oak - Gold

A cheap blend(?) from the Eigashima distillery. Bottled with 39% vol. and costs less than 10€ in a 550ml bottle.

• Nose: A bit alcoholic with pea soup !? and vinegar
• Mouth: Sweet and watery with a touch Kellogs Smacks
• Finish: Very short, some light malt and chocolate. Very sweet

Comment: Remarkably unremarkable with barely any flavors present but fairly drinkable.

70 points
(2014)