Whisky Usui Blended 70cl - Akkeshi

Akkeshi

Format: 70 cl

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Technical information
Producer Akkeshi
Type Whisky
Aromatic profile Peat, vanilla, dried fruit notes
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 Golden amber
Consumption Neat, with water or ice
The Whisky Usui Blended by Akkeshi represents a refined and complex interpretation of the Japanese tradition, rooted in the Hokkaido area, where the art of distillation blends with the influence of climate and territory. This blended is born from the union of carefully selected single malts and grains, giving the spirit a balanced structure and an enveloping aromatic profile.

On the nose, an elegant bouquet emerges, characterized by sweet notes of vanilla, honey, and dried fruit, with subtle accents of light smokiness recalling the oak wood of the barrel. The palate is harmonious and smooth, intertwining flavors of caramel, delicate spices, and a marine background that evokes the coastal landscape of Akkeshi. Aging in Japanese oak barrels gives a long and warm persistence, leaving a clean and slightly toasted aftertaste.

Perfect both for neat tasting and to be enjoyed with a splash of water, the Whisky Usui Blended fully enhances the structure and finesse of a contemporary high-quality blend, ideal for those who wish to explore the refined Japanese distilling art at its finest.
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)

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Official Awards

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