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| Akkeshi | |
| Whisky | |
| Peat, vanilla, dried fruit notes | |
| Malted barley, cereals | |
| 70 cl | |
| 48.0% | |
| American and European oak barrels | |
| Minimum 3 years | |
| Continuous and batch distillation | |
| 2 | |
| Cold filtration | |
| Golden amber | |
| Neat, with water or ice |
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.
Akkeshi
Discover the spirits, production style and story of Akkeshi.
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.