White Oak Distillery Akashi 5 Year Old Single Malt Whisky 750 ML

This is a 5 year old single malt from little-known White Oak, based in Hyogo (just west of Kobe). It was aged in a Sherry cask for those 5 years, resulting in generous helpings of lip-smacking Sherried sweetness. Tasting Note by The Chaps at Master of Malt Nose: Soft red fruits (think raisins, cherries and a few cheeky raspberries), followed by a hint of smokey spice. Palate: Treacle, plums, aromatic black tea, earthy oak and blackcurrant. Finish: Baking spices, chocolate and a hint of marmalade.