Akkeshi Blended Whisky Shosetsu - 70cl
Product details
| Management number | 253749236 | Release Date | 2026/10/24 | List Price | CA$79.10 | Model Number | 253749236 | ||
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Akkeshi Blended Whisky Shosetsu — a distinctive Hokkaido-Islay-style Japanese blended whisky from Akkeshi Distillery. Part of the celebrated "24 Solar Terms" (Nijushi Sekki) series naming. "Shosetsu" (小雪) = "Minor Snow" — the traditional solar term around Nov 22. Akkeshi Distillery is famously "Japan's Islay" — coastal, salt-influenced, uses local Akkeshi peat.
Why you'll love it
- Refined honey, warm Japanese peat, gentle Hokkaido maritime character, delicate spice, elegant Akkeshi Islay-style mastery — Shosetsu signature
- Hokkaido coastal peated Japanese whisky — "Japan's Islay"
- 24 Solar Terms series naming — "Shosetsu" (Minor Snow, Nov 22)
- Uses local Akkeshi peat + Hokkaido barley + coastal maritime maturation
Perfect pairings
Best appreciated neat as a contemplation pour. Pairs beautifully with smoked salmon, sushi, sashimi (especially Hokkaido seafood), aged Cheddar, or considered evening drams.
Perfect for
- Peated whisky enthusiasts curious about Japanese-Islay style
- Akkeshi Distillery collectors building the 24 Solar Terms series
- Whisky + Japanese cultural heritage enthusiasts
Compare with
Interested in Akkeshi Kokuu? Try Akkeshi Kokuu ($226). Interested in Akkeshi single malt? Akkeshi Risshun Single Malt ($315). For Islay peer comparison: Lagavulin 16 ($169).
Frequently asked
Why is Akkeshi called "Japan's Islay"?
Akkeshi Distillery is located in Akkeshi, Hokkaido — coastal town with cool maritime climate. Founded 2013 by Kenten Jitsugyo (first fill 2016). Uses local Akkeshi peat, Hokkaido barley, and salty coastal air for maturation — deliberately emulating Islay-style whisky making with Japanese ingredients. Rare Japanese peated tradition.
What is "24 Solar Terms" (Nijushi Sekki)?
Traditional Japanese/Chinese calendar dividing the year into 24 solar terms — each ~15 days marking seasonal transitions. Akkeshi's release series names each expression after a specific solar term, celebrating traditional Japanese seasonal awareness. "Shosetsu" (Minor Snow) marks late November transition to winter.
Quick facts
- Category: Blended Japanese Whisky (Peated)
- Distillery: Akkeshi (Hokkaido, founded 2013)
- Series: 24 Solar Terms — Shosetsu (Minor Snow)
- Volume: 70cl
- Delivery: Free islandwide delivery across Singapore
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