Eigashima Shuzo White Oak 4 Years Old Cask #61695

A single cask, cask strength single malt from Eigashima Shuzo, bottled in 2019 at 50% ABV for the European market from cask number 61695 at 4 Years Old. Distilled at the Akashi distillery in Hyogo, this expression is notable for its triple wood maturation sequence: Ex-Bourbon, Cognac and red wine casks, each adding a distinct layer to the final spirit.

Ex-Bourbon forms the foundation with vanilla and cereal sweetness, Cognac wood introduces dried vine fruit and light brandy-barrel warmth, and red wine completes the picture with berry fruit and a soft tannic grip. The clean, lightly maritime Eigashima new make carries the layered wood influence well, and the cask strength delivery ensures all three contributions are present in full. No specific flavour notes were recorded for this cask, but the multi-wood approach promises complexity above the age statement.