{"product_id":"akkeshi-single-malt-whisky-keichitsu-lif-nv-700ml","title":"Akkeshi Single Malt Whisky Keichitsu Life Awakens 700ML","description":"\u003cp\u003eAkkeshi's incredible 24 Seki series continues with Keichitsu - the season when the earth begins to warm and new buds begin to bloom. The 10th release in the series its evocative of the first rays of spring sunshine. Subtle sweet peat smoke joins flavors of mandarin, honey, black tea, and bittersweet chocolate. 55% ABV. Peated. Aged in Hokkaido mizunara barrels, ex-bourbon barrels, sherry barrels and red wine barrels.\n\n“The name “Keichitsu” (Life Awakens) represents the 3rd season of the “24 Sekki”, the days that divide the solar year into 24 micro seasons. Early March signifies the first rays of soul warming sunshine that grace the earth…subtle, sweet peat mingles with notes of mandarin, honey, black tea and bittersweet chocolate.”-Brandon James\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e Producer Description:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLightly peated single malt Japanese whisky distilled by Akkeshi Distillery in Akkeshi, Japan\n\n10th release from Akkeshi’s 24 Sekki series\n\nProduced using sourced and locally grown Hokkaido barley, lightly peated\n\nWater sourced from the Homakai River; filtered through a layer of peat\n\nDouble distilled in Forsythe copper pot stills\n\nAged in a combination of Hokkaido Mizunara oak, ex-bourbon, ex-sherry, and ex-red wine barrels; non-age statement\n\nButterscotch candy, temple incense, matcha green tea, and white chocolate on the nose precede a palate of Mandarin orange, dark chocolate, and sea salt with a lengthy, honeyed finish\n\nNon-chill filtered; 55% ABV\n\nThe 24 Japanese Sekki are days that divide the solar year into 24 equal micro seasons. Keichitsu, roughly translated to “life awakens,” starts in early March and is the season when the first new buds of spring begin to bloom. Evocative of the season’s first rays of soul-warming sunshine, this sprightly dram is as invigorating as those early spring days.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Akkeshi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52612910514543,"sku":"20694","price":245.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.grapesthewineco.com\/products\/akkeshi-single-malt-whisky-keichitsu-lif-nv-700ml","provider":"Grapes The Wine Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}