Whisky Akkeshi Usui 2021 Blended 70cl

Akashi

Format: 70 cl

-13%


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Technical information
Producer Akashi
Type Whisky
Aromatic profile Peaty notes, smoky, light spices
Ingredients Malted barley, water, yeast
Format 70 cl
Gradation 48.0%
Type of cask American and European oak barrels
Aging Minimum 3 years
Distillation method Distillation in copper stills
Number of distillations 2
Filtration Cold filtration
Color Light amber
Consumption Neat, with water or ice

The Whisky Akkeshi Usui 2021 Blended is a refined expression of Japanese craftsmanship in the art of distillation. Produced in limited quantities by the Akkeshi distillery, one of Japan’s youngest and most promising, this whisky exceptionally embodies the philosophy of terroir. Each sip of Whisky Akkeshi Usui stands out for its complexity and elegant harmony of flavors.

Matured in the harsh climatic conditions of Hokkaido, Whisky Akkeshi Usui 2021 offers aromatic notes ranging from delicate hints of peat to nuances of sweet malt and light spices, the result of a masterful blending of the finest malts. The distillery employs traditional Japanese and Scottish methods, resulting in a spirit that is both robust and smooth, with a long and pleasantly unmistakable aftertaste.

Presented in an elegant 70cl bottle, Whisky Akkeshi Usui 2021 is ideally enjoyed neat, to savor its uncompromised richness, but also lends itself splendidly as a base for sophisticated cocktails where its deep aromas can fully shine. This whisky is not just a distilled spirit, but a sensory experience that speaks directly of the distilling artistry of Hokkaido.

Brand

Akashi

Brand

Discover the spirits, production style and story of Akashi.

Akashi is the whisky brand produced by Eigashima Shuzo (White Oak), a Japanese company based in Akashi (Hyōgo Prefecture). The range includes blended and single malt whiskies, with products marketed both as individual bottles and in gift packs.
Japanese whisky blended whisky single malt whiskies in gift boxes
Country Japan
Region Hyōgo
Founded 1888

Ageing

Maturation in casks (including Sherry cask and Bourbon cask) and subsequent vatting for some expressions; some releases use finishing in particular casks (e.g. mizunara in selected releases). Some bottles are bottled without chill-filtration and without added colouring.

Raw materials

malted barley water

Representative products

Akashi Blended Blue (Blue Label) 700ml Akashi Blended Red (Red Label) 500ml Akashi White Oak Blended 500ml Akashi Single Malt (White Oak) 500ml Akashi Meïsei (Meisei) Blended 500ml Akashi Ume Blend 50cl Gift packs / packs with glasses (giftbox editions)

Official Awards

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