Akkeshi Single Malt Shunbun
厚岸 春分
About
The ninth release in Akkeshi's Twenty Four Seasons series. Shunbun is the spring equinox when day and night are equal. A celebration of balance and harmony in whisky form, with carefully composed layers of fruit, peat, and oak.
Tasting Notes
Cherry blossom, vanilla, soft peat, fresh grass
Balanced sweetness with stone fruit, gentle smoke, malt biscuit, and subtle oak
Medium to long with delicate peat and lingering floral sweetness
What People Are Saying
An Akkeshi Solar Terms single malt release. Like other entries in the series, it carries the brand's reputation for Islay inspired, peated maritime character. Collectors track each release eagerly, and the series generates lively discussion on r/JapaneseWhisky around each new launch.
The Shunbun (Spring Equinox) release receives acclaim for its spring-like freshness and floral character. Reviewers note the influence of both peat and the sea air that surrounds the Akkeshi distillery, creating a distinctive Hokkaido coastal profile.
The Shunbun ("Spring Equinox") release receives acclaim for its spring-like freshness and floral character. Reviewers note the influence of both peat and the sea air that surrounds the Akkeshi distillery, creating a distinctive Hokkaido coastal profile.
Community opinions collected from public forums and review sites. These are not our own ratings.
How to Enjoy
Neat to appreciate the delicate balance
