Whisky Daikan Blended 70cl - Akkeshi

Akkeshi

Format: 70 cl

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Technical information
Producer Akkeshi
Type Whisky
Aromatic profile Peaty notes, vanilla, dried fruit
Ingredients Malted barley, cereals
Format 70 cl
Gradation 48.0%
Type of cask American and European oak barrels
Aging Minimum 3 years
Distillation method Continuous and batch distillation
Number of distillations 2
Filtration Cold filtration
Color Light amber
Consumption Neat, with water or ice
The Whisky Daikan Blended of Akkeshi represents a refined expression of Japanese tradition, distilled in the small but renowned Akkeshi distillery, located on the eastern coast of Hokkaido. This blended whisky stands out for its harmonious composition, combining different types of whisky from the same area, thus enhancing the unique terroir and the sea air that characterizes the region.

Daikan is the result of careful blending that favors smoothness and complexity, maturing in oak barrels that give pleasant vanilla notes and light smoky hints. On the nose, it opens with delicate aromas of toasted cereals, dried fruit, and an herbal background, while on the palate it emerges with elegant warm maltiness balanced by a pleasant sensation of sweetness and subtle spices. The finish is long and enveloping, with a mineral touch that recalls the freshness of the nearby ocean.

To be enjoyed neat or with a little water to unleash all its nuances, this blended is perfect for those seeking a Japanese whisky of character that combines tradition and modernity with a distinct and refined personality.
Distillery

Akkeshi

Distillery

Discover the spirits, production style and story of Akkeshi.

Akkeshi is a Japanese distillery based in Akkeshi (Hokkaido) specializing in the production of single malt and blended whiskies. It is known for the series inspired by the 24 solar terms and for an approach that combines traditional Scottish methods with the characteristics of Hokkaido's coastal terroir.
Japanese whisky Japanese single malt peated whisky blended whisky Hokkaido whisky
Country Japan
Region Hokkaido
Founded 2016

Distillation

Pot still distillation (Forsyth stills); production of both peated and unpeated malts; use of single pot still for part of the grain whisky production.

Ageing

Maturation in dunnage and racked warehouses; use of the local climatic influence (sea air/fog) as a defining element; experimentation with different types of casks.

Raw materials

malted barley grains (where indicated: wheat, rice, buckwheat) water (sourced from the Homakai River area / local resources)

Representative products

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