- Nose: 22 Palate: 22 Finish: 22 Balance: 22 Total: 88
- Nose: Honey
- Palate: Viscous, juicy berries
- Finish: Medium - Sticky raspberry jam
- Type: Single Malt
- Age: 5
- ABV: 50%
- Distiller: Eigashima Akashi White Oak
- Where made: Akashi, Hyogo Prefecture JAPAN
- Region: Japan
- Approximate Price: $200
- Value: POOR
This Pinot Noir finished release is part of the Malt Sommelier Series. Lompoc Pinot Noir Casks were used. Only 690 bottles were made available to the USA. I was lucky to be able to taste this at First Fill Spirits (Saratoga Springs, NY).