Eigashima Toji's Select Whisky 700ml《ZJ226》

Wooden licence issued by the government to Kojima Shuzo in 1679

Akashi's founder, Hyōkichi Urabe, swiftly developed the factory into a diversified brewing enterprise. Kojima's products were exported to overseas markets such as Hawaii, USA, with their own fleet escorting the shipments. To this day, Eijima remains one of Japan's few family-run, comprehensive distilleries with over a century of brewing expertise. It currently produces diverse spirits including sake, shochu, whisky, wine, plum wine, and brandy, having even launched a unique ‘whisky plum wine’.

Kōejima: The world's sole whisky distillery adhering to the Tamba Toji philosophy, holding Japan's inaugural distilling licence

In 1919, Kojima secured Japan's inaugural whisky distilling licence and began experimenting with non-Scottish methods, adhering to traditional Japanese brewing techniques. This approach continues to this day, making it the world's sole whisky distilled according to the ‘Tamba Toji’ sake philosophy.

Tamba Toji, the master brewer of Kojima Shuzo, embodies this philosophy:

‘There are no shortcuts to crafting fine spirits. Only unwavering conviction and an honest heart can allow century-honed techniques to reach their zenith within the oak cask.’

1961: First distillation of whisky

It is worth noting that this predates the establishment of two renowned Japanese whisky distilleries: the Yamazaki Distillery, founded in 1923, and the Yoichi Distillery, founded in 1934. Kōejima has consistently been a pioneer in the history of Japanese whisky production.

💰HK$200 /bottle