Eigashima Shuzo, owner of the White Oak Akashi Distillery - the maker of Shin Select, was the first licensed whisky maker in Japan. It is the oldest
family-run distillery with nearly 100 years of whisky-making experience. Eigashima is truly a pioneer in distillery field. Since 1888, Eigashima has been making sake and shochu with Japanese traditional craftsmanship. In 1919, Eigashima became the first distillery to obtain a whisky-making license in Japan. Akashi is located in close proximity of Osaka, Known for its clean air and water, overlooks the beautiful Seto Inland Sea. Akashi is the only distillery in Japan located by the sea.