Akashi White Oak
Japan
Owned by:
Eigashima Shuzo
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The distillery in brief
Akashi White Oak is a Japanese whisky distillery located in Akashi, Hyogo Prefecture. It is owned by Eigashima Shuzo, a company with a long history in alcohol production, including sake and shochu. While Eigashima Shuzo obtained Japan's first whisky license in 1919, the dedicated White Oak whisky distillery was built in 1984 to commence full-scale whisky production. The distillery is known for its Akashi brand whiskies.
Timeline
- 1888 Eigashima Shuzo Co., Ltd., the parent company of Akashi White Oak, was founded.
- 1984 The dedicated White Oak whisky distillery was built, commencing full-scale whisky production.
- 2007 The distillery released its first single malt whisky under the Akashi brand.
