Akkeshi Single Blended Japanese Whisky “Touji”, the first bottle of the Nishi-Nibu ( 二至二分) (Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter Solstice), which is positioned as a special bottle of the 24 Season Series, has been released by Akkeshi Distillery.
While it is a classical blend with a malt ratio of 51% or higher, the same as regular Akkeshi blended Whisky, the grain in “Touji” is made from grain Whisky produced at the Akkeshi distillery. This is the first single blended Japanese Whisky in Hokkaido.
This is the 18th edition of Akkeshi’s “Solar Term Series”. The series will come to an end in about coming two years.
This is the season when the daytime is the shortest of the year and the sun sets early, making us miss the sun. However, the days gradually lengthen after this day. In Japan, eating kabocha (pumpkin) and bathing in yuzu (citron) baths are well-known customs. It is also a day to celebrate the end of the year and the shortness of the days, and to celebrate the new year and the rebirth of the sun by eating foods with “N”, which is taken from the end of the hiragana alphabet.
Tasting Notes
Aroma:
Freshly baked melon bread, orange squash, geranium, hot honey lemon
Taste:
Orange rum, green tea maritotozzo, umami broth, salted cookie
Aftertaste:
Sourness comes first, followed by savory, sweet and spicy lingering taste.
Type : Single Blended Japanese Whisky
Alcohol : 48%
Volume : 700ml
