Shunka Shuto Japanese whisky has created a special blend for each of the four seasons. A distinct whisky expression for Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer, Shunka Shuto is by far the best Japanese whisky to pair with seasonal foods, festivals and celebrations.
The Japanese pay close attention to the blessings of each season and their practices have evolved to honor seasonal change and culture. Shunka Shuto represents a taste of the seasons from a Japanese whisky perspective.
Shun is a Japanese word referring to seasonal ingredients and the time of year when certain foods are at their peak of freshness and flavor. Shunka Shuto can be paired with seasonal foods or enjoyed on their own all year long. Shunka Shuto Japanese blended whiskies are complement to any gathering or celebration.
Autumn in Japan has a comfortable climate, roughly the same as Spring. The heat breaks, the humidity goes down and the air feels cool and dry. Just as the cherry blossoms attract crowds in the Spring, many revelers gather in Nara prefecture, Kyoto prefecture, and Nikko city to enjoy the beautiful tints of Autumn.
In Tokyo, November is the time when the leaves of deciduous trees turn to red and yellow, painting the mountains and streets with beautiful colors. Autumn is also a time when many cultural events occur.
Product Details
Bottle capacity:750ml
Alcohol content: 40％
Types of barrels: White oak
Tasting Notes:
Fragrance: Lemon, apple
Taste: Luxurious blended whisky with high malt ratio. It has a slightly sweet taste.
December, the temperature drops and it gets cold quickly. By the end of December it is very cold, and it is not uncommon for it to fall below freezing from January to the beginning of March. There is not much snow on the Pacific side which usually has continuous sunny, but cold days.
There is a New Year’s tradition to eat soba noodles just before the year changes. The last day of the year is called “Omisoka”. “Oshogatsu”, the Japanese New Year continues for seven days beginning January 1st and the people celebrate by eating New Year’s cuisine called, “Osechi” and drinking Shunka Shuto.
Product Details
Bottle capacity:750ml
Alcohol content: 40％
Types of barrels: White oak
Tasting Notes:
Scent: Caramel
Taste: Rich taste with strong maltiness. Fragrant and smooth texture.
Spring and Autumn are the two most comfortable seasons in Japan. A time when one can feel the breath of life and the symbol of early Spring – the cherry blossoms.
Spring is the time for “Hanami,” the cherry blossom viewing events held in many different locations all over the country.
The best time to see cherry blossoms in Tokyo is usually from the end of March to the beginning of April. But one should be aware that temperatures fluctuate greatly during this time. It can be hot one day and the next day you may shiver from the cold.
Product Details
Bottle capacity:750ml
Alcohol content: 40％
Types of barrels: White oak
Tasting Notes
Scent: Pear
Flavor: Light and mild. Fruity with the faint flavor of biscuits.
Summer usually lasts from June to August with three to four weeks of rainy season. Excessive warm weather and constant rains make life a bit more challenging.
From the end of May to mid-July is the “rainy season ” called “Tsuyu”. Even when it is not raining, the humidity increases as the temperature rises. The rainy season starts early in southern part of Japan and gradually shifts northward, which takes about a month. When the rainy season ends, the real hot summer begins.
Product Details
Bottle capacity:750ml
Alcohol content: 40％
Types of barrels: White oak
Tasting Notes:
Fragrance: Vanilla
Taste: The fresh sweetness matches the richness of the aged barrel.
