2022 The Akkeshi Daikan Blended Japanese Whisky (700ml)

No.6 in the 24 Sekki Series, 'Daikan' refers to the peak of winter. Akkeshi’s distinctive single malt accounts for more than half of the blend here, compiled with imported grain whisky (new-make) that was aged at the Akkeshi distillery. Aptly, for a wintery dram, this is matured in ex-red wine casks for the heart of the blend, which balances the sweetness gained from ex-Bourbon and Mizunara casks. Still with Akkeshi’s signature salty freshness, the peat here is more reserved.

Notes from the producers... Round, full and warming, there’s plenty of creaminess and chocolate notes to balance the sweet-and-sour citrus. It finishes with a streak of white pepper. 48% Alc./Vol.