Hokkaido
Akkeshi Blended Whisky Shosetsu
Akkeshi Blended Whisky SHOTSETSUļ¼å°éŖļ¼is the 13th in the 24 Season Series.
āThe golden leaves of the fallen pine trees in the mountains are falling in the autumn. The pure white whooper swans that fly to Lake Akkeshi invite the first snowfall. The end of the year is filled with smiles as people warm themselves with peat-covered whisky from Akkeshi.ā
Tasting Notes:
Smoke, citrusy acidity and sweetness.
Akkeshi Blended Whisky Kokuu
Akkeshi Blended Whisky KOKUUļ¼ē©éØļ¼is the 15th in the 24 Season Series.
The word "koku" means rain falls and moistens a hundred grains. The climate, which has changed frequently, has stabilized, and this is the perfect season for sowing. During this season, soft and warm rain falls to moisten the fields and nourish the sprouts.
This time, Akkeshiās āKokuā is also a traditional classic blend. More than half of the whole is malt whisky from the Akkeshi distillation, The malt whisky from the Akkeshi distillation is lavishly blended to pursue a deep taste and a good drinking experience.
Tasting Notes:
Pancakes drizzled with honey, coffee
Akkeshi Single Malt Whisky Risshun
Akkeshi Single Malt Whisky RISSHUNļ¼ē«ę„ļ¼is the 14th in the 24 Season Series.
"Risshun" is the beginning of the 24 seasons and the time when the longitude of the sun reaches 315 degrees, which is around February 4 on the solar calendar. It is the midpoint between the winter solstice and the vernal equinox. Since it is calculated based on the movement of the sun, it is cold enough to be called spring, but one can sense that the days are longer than at the winter solstice. Risshun and Setsubun are also closely related. The day before Risshun is Setsubun.
Tasting Notes:
Peat, citrus juice, persimmon notes in the background
Akkeshi Single Malt Whisky Hakuro
Akkeshi Single Malt Whisky HAKUROļ¼ē½é²ļ¼is the 12th in the 24 Season Series.
The single malt Hakuro refers to the time of year when the summer heat begins to wain and the cool of autumn starts to settle. Continuing with their primary aging of malt in mizunara barrels, Hakuro shows much more of those trademark sandalwood aromatics on the nose that are accompanied by honey, baked bread, and pastry cream. The palate is rich and smokey with a delicate persimmon like sweetness throughout. The finish is all bittersweet chocolate, black tea, and smokey incense. Akkeshi Hakuro is a beautiful representation of seasonal change in liquid form.
Tasting Notes:
Orangette, citrus freshness, bitter and slightly sweet.