Akkeshi
Hokkaido's Islay — Japan's Peatiest Distillery
CEO Keiichi Toita was so inspired by Islay that he sought out Japan's most similar environment — finding it in the cold, foggy marshlands of Akkeshi. The distillery releases follow a 24 solar-term calendar, with each bottling named after a seasonal period.
The Story
Founded 2016
The Akkeshi Style
Peated Japanese single malt with maritime influence. Islay-inspired but distinctly Japanese — the combination of Scottish peat and Hokkaido climate creates a unique terroir.
Signature Notes
Akkeshi Peated Single Malt
Japan's answer to Islay — peated, maritime, and increasingly sought-after.
Whiskies from Akkeshi
10 expressions in our collection · Average rating: 4.4
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