Blended Whisky, Japan

Shoman is the season in May when the weather becomes favourable: animals and plants begin to be filled with vitality due to the moist rain of blessings and grow vigorously. In the town of Akkeshi, the cherry blossom trees in Nenohi Park turn pale pink. Please enjoy the harmony of Akkeshi malt and grain while admiring the beauty of nature.

Shoman Blended Malt, which translates into the «Nature Thrives», is the eleventh whisky in the «24 seasons series» from the Japanese distillery Akkeshi located in northern Japan.

Shoman is the most rum cask-intensive blend coming from Akkeshi so far, but includes a diverse composition of bourbon, sherry, wine and mizunara casks.

TASTING NOTES

Nose: Marked by a slightly smoky incense like peat we recognize the citrus fruits, characteristic of Akkeshi.

Palate: Taisho presents a perfect balance between the acidic notes of citrus fruits such as lemon, orange and hassaku lemon, as well as more unusual notes reminiscent of the sea wind, salty soy sauce, lemongrass and sage.

Overall: A hint of peat lingers on the tip of the tongue, enhanced by lemon zest and white pepper.