Hokkaido Akkeshi Whisky

On Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost main island, where the cold bites and the peat bogs recall Scotland, sits the Akkeshi distillery. Here Japanese precision meets Scotch whisky tradition, shaped by local ingredients and a climate that gives the whisky a character all its own. It's the spirit of Islay, retold in Japanese.

Akkeshi Boshu 2021 Peated Single Malt Japanese Whisky 70 cl 55%

Item no.: 22227865479-1106-19727916

Boshu is the name of one of the 24 traditional Japanese seasonal periods - a reminder of how closely Akkeshi's whisky is tied to the rhythm of nature.
Expert Description
Akkeshi Boshu 2021 is a Peated Single Malt Japanese Whisky, bottled at 55%.
Akkeshi Distillery is located on Hokkaido and was founded in 2016 with a clear ambition to create a Japanese counterpart to Islay whisky. Each release in the Kanreki series is named after one of the 24 sekki, traditional Japanese solar calendar periods, and Boshu marks the time when the grain is ripe for harvest.
Tasting Notes
Nose
Peated smoke, sea salt and ripe grain fields.
Palate
Intense with smoke, pepper and a hint of sweetness.
Finish
Long and peaty with lingering spice.
Specifications
Name: Akkeshi Boshu 2021
Distillery: Akkeshi
Region/Country: Hokkaido, Japan
Type: Peated Single Malt Japanese Whisky
ABV: 55%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 4573479360358
Flavour Profile
Intense · Smoky · Salty · Spicy
Investment Potential
Investment perspective
Akkeshi Distillery is relatively young but has already gained great international recognition, making early Kanreki releases like Boshu attractive to collectors.
Did You Know?
Akkeshi sits at the same latitude as Scotland and has a similar coastal climate with peat nearby, which was decisive in choosing this exact location for the distillery.
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About Akkeshi

Hokkaido Akkeshi Distillery, located in the northern part of Japan, is known for its unique approach to whisky production, with a focus on local ingredients and traditional craftsmanship. The distillery creates award-winning single malts and blended whiskies with a complex, well-balanced flavor, often compared to Islay whisky due to the cool, peat-rich landscape. For newcomers, Akkeshi is an exciting shortcut into peated Japanese whisky, while connoisseurs follow the distillery's releases closely due to its limited production.

History & Background

The Akkeshi distillery was founded in 2016 by the Japanese beverage company Kenten Jitsuyo Co., with a clear vision of creating Japanese whisky in the style of Scotland's Islay. The town of Akkeshi was deliberately chosen for its cool, coastal climate and access to local peat, reminiscent of conditions on Islay. The distillery names its releases after the 24 traditional Japanese micro-seasons, a detail that ties production closely to local culture and nature.

Production & Style

The cool, maritime location and use of peat give the whisky a smoky, salty character.

Signature Style

Peated, Smoky, Maritime
The whisky offers a peated, smoky character with a maritime finish.

Facts

Distillery	Akkeshi
Founded	2016
Region	Hokkaido
Country	Japan
Pronounced	A-ke-shi
Owner	Kenten Jitsugyo Co.
Official website	akkeshi-distillery.com

Did You Know?

Akkeshi deliberately imports some of its peat directly from Scotland to achieve a smoke character closer to classic Islay style, while also experimenting with local Japanese peat.

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Hokkaido Akkeshi Whisky

Expert Description

Tasting Notes

Nose

Palate

Finish

Specifications

Flavour Profile

Investment Potential

Investment perspective

Did You Know?

About Akkeshi

History & Background

Production & Style

Signature Style

Facts

Did You Know?

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