The Akkeshi Ritto Single Malt Japanese Whisky
*please note that the ABV of this bottle may vary California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 WARNING.

Akkeshi

The Ritto Single Malt Japanese Whisky (0.7l, 55%*) *please note that the ABV of this bottle may vary

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Akkeshi is a seaside town on the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido. Surrounded by marshes that provide local peat, the Akkeshi Distillery sits so close to the sea there’s no way you can’t taste it in their otherwise distinctively sweet and fruity Whiskies.

Inspired by an ancient Asian calendar that divides the year into 24 solar seasons, this Akkeshi whiskey is the 5th edition. Ritto translates to ‘Winter begins’ and the artisanal label depicts the traditional Chitose candy children enjoy during that time. Aged in Mizunara oak, Sherry, and Pinot Noir casks, this fruity Whisky with notes of chocolate, citrus, white pepper, and smoky peat might remind you of some Islay expressions, but it’s distinctly unique.

 


*This bottle is a collector’s item; we will not be able to entertain any refunds or exchanges.

**Individual orders are limited to one item per person, as we wish to give everyone the opportunity to participate.

***Any kind of transit damage is insured and will be reimbursed.
*please note that the ABV of this bottle may vary California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 WARNING.
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Whisky or Whiskey? The spelling differs geographically. In Scotland, Japan, and some other parts of the world, distilleries usually spell it Whisky; in Ireland and the USA, they spell it Whiskey.
Japanese Single Malts, like Scotch, are double-distilled in pot stills. Grain Whiskies, on the other hand, are distilled in column stills.
The two biggest Whisky producers in Japan and major rivals are Nikka and Suntory.
The two biggest Whisky producers in Japan are Nikka and Suntory, major rivals.
It's not uncommon for Japanese Whisky to be aged in mizunara (Japanese oak) casks. Suntory conducted a research on how mizunara oak influences Whisky flavor and found out it adds coconut notes to it.
The Highball brought Japanese Whisky back to life. Aside from some attention from overseas, Japanese Whisky consumption domestically was very low during the better part of the early 2000s. It wasn’t until 2008, when Suntory launched the Highball campaign featuring their Kakubin Whisky that things kicked off.
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Dog Dogson's Smartass corner
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Whisky or Whiskey? The spelling differs geographically. In Scotland, Japan, and some other parts of the world, distilleries usually spell it Whisky; in Ireland and the USA, they spell it Whiskey.
Japanese Single Malts, like Scotch, are double-distilled in pot stills. Grain Whiskies, on the other hand, are distilled in column stills.
The two biggest Whisky producers in Japan and major rivals are Nikka and Suntory.
The two biggest Whisky producers in Japan are Nikka and Suntory, major rivals.
It's not uncommon for Japanese Whisky to be aged in mizunara (Japanese oak) casks. Suntory conducted a research on how mizunara oak influences Whisky flavor and found out it adds coconut notes to it.
The Highball brought Japanese Whisky back to life. Aside from some attention from overseas, Japanese Whisky consumption domestically was very low during the better part of the early 2000s. It wasn’t until 2008, when Suntory launched the Highball campaign featuring their Kakubin Whisky that things kicked off.
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