Akkeshi single malt peated Kanro Vol.55% Cl.70

In Japanese Kanro which means "cold dew", the morning dew, the first thing that meets the sun when it rises and the Akkeshi single malt peated 2020 limited edition whiskey is the first edition of the distillery's "24 Solar term" series.

This is the highly anticipated first full-size bottle from Akkeshi Distillery.

Akkeshi single malt peated Kanro is the first limited edition of the "24 Solar term" series and was produced in 15000 bottles.

This Japanese peaty whiskey is already a very coveted limited edition by collectors.

Aged in a mix of bourbon, sherry, wine and Japanese Mizunara oak barrels, to increase sweetness and aromas.

Akkeshi Distillery began production in October 2016, so four years ago and has quickly become a cult distillery.

The founder is Keiichi Toita of Kenten Jitsugyo.

In the late 1990s, he was stunned when he encountered Ardbeg, a malt from Islay.

"Who knew there was a whiskey like this?" Toita-san, whose previous experience with whiskey was limited to dabbling in Bourbon, was fascinated by Islay malts.

From that moment, holding "The Complete Guide to Single Malt Whiskey" (Shogakukan), he began his journey into the world of single malts.

Given the exclusivity of Akkeshi Kanro 2020 peaty single malt we could not taste it but the Japanese distillery provides us with some tasting ideas.

Strawberry, orange, apple and cereals on the nose, then sour lemon, butter, sweetness of milk.

Then the spiciness of white pepper, and the sweetness of chocolate on the palate.

Akkeshi Kanro 2020 is today considered one of the best Japanese peaty whiskeys, if not among the best in the world.