{"product_id":"akashi-whisky-blended-05l","title":"Akashi Whisky Blended 0.5L","description":"\u003cp\u003eAkashi Whisky Blended is a distinctive Japanese blend that brings together single malt from the White Oak Distillery with wheat whisky for a softer, more approachable style. Crafted without an age statement, it reflects a modern, versatile expression of Japanese whisky designed with the European market in mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePale gold in the glass, Akashi Blended Whisky offers a gentle, inviting nose with subtle cereal sweetness, light malt, and a touch of soft spice. On the palate it is smooth and easy-drinking, with notes of grain, honeyed malt, mild vanilla, and a delicate, rounded finish that makes it particularly accessible.\n\nIts no-age character gives it a youthful freshness rather than heavy oak influence, so the focus stays on balance and softness rather than intensity. Best enjoyed for its immediate charm, it is not a whisky built for long aging but for relaxed drinking and mixing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduced in Japan by White Oak Distillery, Akashi is a blended whisky made from single malt and wheat whisky, with the European-market version replacing molasses with wheat whisky. This creates a lighter, cleaner profile, while the no-age-statement approach allows for flexibility in blending to achieve a consistent house style.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBest served neat, with a splash of water, or over ice, Akashi Blended Whisky also works well in highballs and simple whisky cocktails. It pairs nicely with sushi, grilled chicken, mild cheeses, smoked fish, and lightly salted snacks. Serve slightly cool to room temperature, and decanting is not necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhite Oak Distillery is one of Japan’s historic whisky producers and is based in Hyogo Prefecture. Known for its measured, understated style, the distillery has helped establish Japanese whisky’s reputation for balance and craftsmanship, with Akashi standing out as one of its most recognizable expressions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bottle Hero","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54255066644817,"sku":"XW-12004","price":45.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/akashi-whisky-blended-05l_12004_1.jpg?v=1783456455","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/akashi-whisky-blended-05l","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}