The Akkeshi 2021 Japan Blended Whiskey 0.7l, alc. 46% by volume

In 2016, the first distillery started operations in the city of Akkeshi (Hokkaido). Surrounded by swamps, it has direct access to the local peat. The Akkeshi Usui 2021 is one of the first bottlings from the young distillery. It consists of single malts distilled in Akkeshi and imported grain new make. Both married locally matured and matured for more than 3 years. Usui is the second bottling of the "24 Solar Term Series". The series is inspired by the ancient Asian calendar, in which a year is divided into 24 solar years.

The Akkeshi Usui 2021 matured in a combination of ex-bourbon, sherry, wine and fresh Japanese oak (Mizunara) casks for an indefinite period. Bottled at 46% ABV. Alcohol, without coloring and not chill-filtered.

Aroma: Sweet and ripe fruit notes, malt sugar, hints of iodine and light campfire smoke.

Taste: Creamy sweetness with caramel and butter biscuits, apples and apricots, some pepper and delicate smoke.