Akkeshi : Shoman
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Description
Characteristics and tasting tips for Shoman from Akkeshi
Tasting
Nose
The nose reveals a complex bouquet, dominated by pineapple and yellow tropical fruits, accompanied by peat smoke, incense and charcoal. Indulgent aromas of grilled sausages, bacon, maple syrup and honey pancakes blend harmoniously with fresh notes of Muscat grapes and Delaware.
Palate
The palate is round, herbal and smoky, typical of the Akkeshi style. Honey and mango jam dominate, accented by lemon zest, which adds a fresh and lemony acidity. A touch of white pepper rounds off this balanced flavor profile.
Mixology
This exceptional whisky is ideally enjoyed neat to fully appreciate its aromatic complexity and its distinctive peated character.
A fresh, peated Japanese whisky with great richness
The Akkeshi Distillery, excellence of modern Japanese whisky
The Akkeshi Distillery, founded in 2016 by Keiichi Toita, President of Kenten Co. Ltd, represents the excellence of modern Japanese whisky. Located in Hokkaido in a coastal climate with conditions similar to the island of Islay, it combines Scottish traditions with Japanese terroir. Using pure water from the Homakai River and local peat, Akkeshi produces smoky whiskies that mature in Bourbon, Sherry and Japanese Mizunara oak casks. Its three warehouses, one of which is by the sea, give its spirits a distinctive maritime character.
The Shoman, 11th edition of the Solar Term series
The Shoman is the eleventh edition of the Solar Term series, based on the ancient Asian solar calendar of 24 seasons. This edition, whose name means "The prosperous season", is a tribute to the season corresponding to the month of May, the phase of full natural growth.
This Japanese Blended Whisky marks a first for Akkeshi with the predominant use of rum casks in its blend, complemented by Bourbon, Sherry, wine and Mizunara casks. This innovative approach gives the Shoman its unique tropical character, while preserving the distillery's smoky and herbal identity. Bottled at 48% ABV, this whisky is presented in an elegant case that highlights the care with which this exceptional series celebrates Japan's natural cycles.
