Akkeshi : Taisetsu

Characteristics and Tasting Recommendations of Taisetsu by Akkeshi

Tasting

Nose
The bouquet reveals a remarkable complexity with powerful citrus notes (hassaku orange, mandarin, orange), accompanied by sweet Darjeeling tea with honey and brown sugar, enhanced by a hint of violet.

Palate
On the palate, the slightly tangy sweetness of oranges and mandarins evolves into characteristic peaty notes with soy sauce, herbs and grilled buttered bread, signature of the Akkeshi style. The finish entices with notes of white pepper, lime zest, ripe mandarin and noble spices.

Pairings and Tasting Occasions

This whisky should be enjoyed neat to fully appreciate its aromatic complexity and savory peaty notes.

A Japanese Single Malt from Hokkaido with Peaty Winter Notes

Akkeshi, the Excellence of Modern Japanese Whisky

Founded in 2016 in Hokkaido by Kenten Co. Ltd under the leadership of Keiichi Toita, Akkeshi embodies the excellence of modern Japanese whisky. This groundbreaking distillery combines traditional Scottish expertise with Hokkaido’s unique terroir, characterized by its misty coastal climate and local peat. Using copper stills installed by Forsyths of Scotland, Akkeshi favors local barley and the pure water of the Homakai River. Maturation in Japanese Mizunara oak, bourbon and sherry casks imparts a distinctive complexity to its single malts, positioning Akkeshi as an innovative bridge between Scottish traditions and Japanese know-how.

Taisetsu, the Ninth Expression of the 24 Seasons Series

Taisetsu represents the ninth edition of Akkeshi’s prestigious 24 Seasons (Solar Term) series, evoking the period of heavy snowfall that blankets plains and mountains, shortens the days, and heralds the arrival of winter’s cold. This expression draws its strength from the crystalline water of the Homakai River, rich in nutrients and naturally filtered through layers of peat, where schools of salmon ascend.

Crafted using the traditional double distillation method in copper stills, this single malt benefits from a complex maturation combining Hokkaido Mizunara oak, ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks. Presented in an elegant case, this Japanese whisky retains the full authenticity of its peaty character thanks to the absence of chill filtration.