Akkeshi

Akkeshi whisky from coastal Hokkaido, with peat, fruit and seasonal releases to discover. Compare single malts and blends from the 24 Solar Terms series.

 

Akkeshi whisky from Hokkaido

Akkeshi began distilling in 2016 on Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost main island. Surrounded by sea fog, wetlands and peat, the distillery draws on Scottish whisky-making traditions while maturing its spirit in the cool coastal conditions of eastern Hokkaido.

For drinkers who enjoy smoke alongside fruit and sweetness, Akkeshi is a distillery worth getting to know. Its whiskies offer different balances of peat, citrus, spice and oak, with each release giving you another way into the distillery’s character.

The 24 Solar Terms series

Many Akkeshi releases take their names from the 24 solar terms, the seasonal divisions of the traditional Japanese calendar. The series includes both single malts and blended whiskies, so the name alone does not tell you how a bottle has been made. Choosing between them is as much about the whisky inside as the place it occupies in the collection.

Choosing an Akkeshi whisky

Akkeshi’s single malts are a good starting point for getting to know the distillery. Across its releases, the balance of smoke, fruit, sweetness and oak changes, making the tasting notes more useful than choosing by the seasonal name alone.

The range also includes blended whiskies that combine malt and grain. When comparing bottles, look at the whisky type, bottling strength and flavour profile to find a release that suits your palate.

If you would like help choosing, ask us for a recommendation. To please browse other Japanese distilleries, visit our Japanese whisky collection.

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