Akkeshi : Taisetsu

Characteristics and tasting tips for the Taisetsu from Akkeshi

Tasting

Nose
The bouquet reveals remarkable complexity with powerful citrus aromas (Hassaku orange, mandarin, orange), accompanied by sweet Darjeeling tea with honey and cane sugar, and accented by a hint of violet.

Palate
On the palate, the slightly tart sweetness of oranges and mandarins evolves into typical peaty notes with soy sauce, herbs, and toasted buttered bread – a signature of the Akkeshi style. The finish seduces with notes of white pepper, lime zest, ripe mandarin, and fine spices.

Food pairings and serving suggestions

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

A Japanese Single Malt from Hokkaido with wintry peat aromas

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 revolutionary distillery combines traditional Scottish expertise with the unique terroir of Hokkaido, characterized by its misty coastal climate and local peat. With copper stills installed by Forsyths of Scotland, Akkeshi relies on regional barley and the pure water of the Homakai River. Aging in Japanese Mizunara oak, ex-Bourbon, and ex-Sherry casks lends its Single Malts a distinctive complexity and positions Akkeshi as an innovative bridge builder between Scottish tradition and Japanese know-how.

Taisetsu, ninth edition of the 24 Seasons series

Taisetsu is the ninth edition of Akkeshi's prestigious 24 Seasons (Solar Term) series, evoking the time of heavy snowfall that covers the plains and mountains, shortens the days, and marks the onset of the winter cold. This expression draws its strength from the crystal-clear water of the Homakai River, rich in nutrients and naturally filtered through layers of peat, where shoals of salmon swim upstream.

After traditional double distillation in copper stills, this Single Malt benefits from complex aging in Hokkaido Mizunara oak, ex-Bourbon, and ex-Sherry casks. Presented in an elegant gift box, this Japanese whisky preserves the complete authenticity of its peaty character thanks to the absence of chill filtration.