Eigashima (White Oak)
Región
Honshu
País
Japan
Fundada
1888
Propietario
Eigashima Shuzo
Fuente de Agua
Sources water from underground springs near Akashi Bay in Hyogo prefecture, an area historically known for clean coastal water. The moderately mineral spring water, tempered by maritime influence, contributes to Eigashima's light and delicately crafted Akashi whisky style.
Estado
Active
Acerca de
Eigashima Shuzo in Akashi, Hyogo Prefecture holds Japan's first whisky license, granted in 1919 — four years before Yamazaki. The distillery primarily produces sake and shochu, with whisky made only a few months per year. Its Akashi single malt and blends are valued for their coastal, approachable character.
Preguntas Frecuentes
- What is Eigashima (White Oak) distillery?
- Eigashima — holder of Japan's first whisky license since 1919. Coastal Akashi whiskies from sake-and-shochu maker in Hyogo.
- When was Eigashima (White Oak) founded?
- Eigashima (White Oak) was founded in 1888.
- Where is Eigashima (White Oak) distillery located?
- Eigashima (White Oak) is located in Honshu, Japan.
- What water source does Eigashima (White Oak) use?
- Eigashima (White Oak) uses Sources water from underground springs near Akashi Bay in Hyogo prefecture, an area historically known for clean coastal water. The moderately mineral spring water, tempered by maritime influence, contributes to Eigashima's light and delicately crafted Akashi whisky style. as its water source.