Akkeshi Distillery
Where There is Smoke: Rare Japanese Whiskies from a Cult Hokkaido Distillery

The Range
Akkeshi Taisho Blended Whisky
This is signature Akkeshi, with fresh yet savoury/saline peatiness positioned at the forefront. A hot-blooded blend, this changes constantly in the glass and is best without water. Secondary notes of spun sugar and tropical fruit are joined by deep citrus, burnt sage and green almond notes in the mouth. It finishes spicy, salty and long.
Akkeshi Taisetsu Single Malt Japanese Whisky
On the nose, Akkeshi’s trademark peat notes sit behind complex sweet aromas of toffee, orange rind, cocoa butter and malted milk, with nuances of flax and lanolin. On the palate, it’s big and round, with explosive flavour. Pineapple and dried mango fruit flavours rise before chocolate and a waxing fresh tide of tarragon, mint and white pepper. Delicious.
Country
Japan
Primary Region
Hokkaido
People
Keiichi Toita
Availability
National