The Akkeshi Single Malt

Akkeshi (Kenten Jitsugyo) · Hokkaido (Akkeshi)
Alcohol Whisky Alcohol Growing export

Akkeshi Distillery in eastern Hokkaido makes peated, Islay-inspired single malt in a cool, maritime climate, releasing acclaimed limited editions tied to the Japanese solar calendar. It has rapidly become a collector favorite with strong demand in Europe and Asia. The terroir story and peated profile differentiate it from softer Japanese whiskies. It exports in limited allocations.

The supplierKenten Jitsugyo founded Akkeshi Distillery in 2016 in maritime Hokkaido, modeling production on Islay malts and using local peat, water and a cool climate for a distinctive peated style.
Why it sells abroadPeated Islay-style Hokkaido terroir; calendar-themed collectible releases

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CertificationsFood sanitation compliance; export documentation (standard). HACCP: not publicly verified. JSLMA Japanese whisky labelling standard (self-regulatory). No halal/organic/kosher certification found.
Pack formats700ml bottles; collector cartons for limited editions.
Shelf lifeDistilled spirit — indefinite sealed.
StorageCool, dark, upright.
Minimum orderTypical: allocation-based on limited editions
Lead timeTypical: subject to release calendar
CapacityTypical: small craft output
Container loadTypical: LCL consolidation
PricingPremium; secondary-market appreciation
OEM / private labelNo — Akkeshi (Kenten Jitsugyo) releases are allocation-driven; no private-label program.
Wholesale & MOQAllocation via authorized importers; MOQ small, limited-edition allocations
Key exporters & distributorsAuthorized whisky importers/agents
Export regulationAlcohol import license; US TTB COLA spirit class + state; EU excise on spirits; bilingual labeling; JSLMA Japanese whisky standards.
Market demandHigh relative to supply
How to source itAuthorized importer allocation (Akkeshi Distillery, Hokkaido).
Verified sourceshttps://akkeshi-distillery.com/en/
MakerKenten Jitsugyo Co., Ltd. (Akkeshi Distillery)
OriginHokkaido (Akkeshi)
CategoryAlcohol / Whisky
Available inUnited Kingdom, France, Germany +4 more
HandlingAlcohol
Price tierPremium
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessGrowing export
HS code2208.30
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