Description
Akashi GOJU 50 Sherry Cask is a beautifully crafted Japanese whisky from the White Oak Distillery, showcasing depth, richness, and refined sherry influence. Matured in hand-selected sherry casks, this limited expression highlights Akashi’s signature balance—combining soft Japanese elegance with the bold, fruity sweetness of seasoned oak. Smooth, flavorful, and richly textured, it stands as one of the distillery’s most expressive cask-finished releases.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Dried fruit, raisin, plum, and toasted nuts with hints of oak, caramel, and soft spice
Palate: Silky and layered with sherry sweetness, dark berries, cocoa, malt, and gentle oak warmth
Finish: Long and refined with lingering sherry notes, spice, and subtle tannin
Vital Stats
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Type: Japanese Whisky
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Cask Type: Sherry Cask Matured
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ABV: Typically 50% (the “GOJU 50” strength)
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Bottle Size: 700 mL
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Distillery: White Oak Distillery, Hyogo, Japan
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Style: Limited Release / Sherry Cask Expression
What Makes It Special
Akashi GOJU 50 Sherry Cask is bottled at a higher proof to showcase the full depth of its sherry influence—delivering rich, fruit-forward flavor while preserving the delicate balance that defines Japanese whisky. Complex yet approachable, it’s a standout for fans of sherry-aged spirits and collectors seeking unique Japanese bottlings.
Ideal For
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Fans of sherry-finished whiskies
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Japanese whisky collectors
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Sipping neat or with a drop of water to open up the fruit and oak
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