Whisky from Japan has an outing in Highland Perthshire on a snowy day.

December 13th I took a wee trip north into Highland Perthshire, I took a pal with me – this bottle. It was pretty grim weather but one has to do these things (isnee that what someone famous said?).

White Oak is from a Japanese distillery near Kobe. They’ve named Akashi after the town the distillery is in. White Oak: a blended whisky at 40%, smooth with apple, sugar and fruits, there’s a hint of yeast. A simple whisky blend – short finish.

White Oak Distillery now runs at a capacity of 60,000 litres per year. The distillery is owned by Shuzo Co. Ltd (Eigashima Shuzo Co. Ltd), which dates back to 1888, is located in Akashi City, Hyogo Prefecture, Honshu Island.

On my trip I stopped off at Blair Atholl Distillery, well, it was on the way! Just to take pix mind, I was still driving. Taking things easy as I left Pitlochry on the back roads through Atholl, I stopped now and then to take some images and admire the views (as I always do, even living here I still like to donder around). I arrived at the hotel (checking it out for a group stay next year) dropped in a heap on the bed, sorted a few things out and headed doon to the bothy bar. A bite to eat and a pint of Braveheart later, I felt better. Climbed back upstairs and settled down in front of the telly, eventually opening the bottle.

Did I like it? well, enjoyed it a great deal, then tried it with some cheese, even better I thought. Aye as you have to – I dribbled a wee dram over the cheese and let it soak in, delicious. A few drams later (large) I drifted into a glorious sleep, dreamt of going to Japan – woke up with a start as the snow blew in the open window! Give me another dram to settle me down, what a grand excuse!

Paul and friend took the trip;

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