As the cherry blossoms begin to bud, heralding the dawn of a new season.
The final instalment in the Twenty-Four Solar Terms series, this single malt is crafted using an abundance of Hokkaido-grown malted barley.
It captures the terroir of Akkeshi in its flavour profile, resulting in a whisky that embodies the essence of Akkeshi more fully than ever.
Scheduled for release in late February 2026
Tasting Notes
Aroma
The delicate scent of sakura mochi, white peach compote, the refreshing crispness of lemon soda, marmalade toast,
brown sugar castella, and ripe oranges and hassaku
Taste
Orange sorbet, lemon icing biscuits, ramune jelly,
and the refreshing sensation of strongly carbonated water with ginger syrup
Finish
A hint of bitterness from lemon and lime peel, high-cocoa dark chocolate, and finally the gentle sweetness of Wasanbon sugar
Source: Kataten Jitsugyo Co., Ltd. Akkeshi Distillery Facebook page
At ‘BAR Shinkai’, we serve this whisky by the glass: 45ml for 7,920 yen, 30ml for 5,280 yen, and 15ml for 2,640 yen.
For more information on the Akkeshi Single Malt Japanese Whisky Shunbun, please see this article.
