Shunka Shuto Autumn Japanese Blended Whiskey
Shunka Shuto Autumn Japanese Blended Whiskey is a 40% ABV (80 proof) blended whisky from Japan — the Autumn expression of the Shunka Shuto "Four Seasons" series, presented in the US by Iconic Spirits. 春夏秋冬 reads spring, summer, autumn, winter, and each expression captures its season in the glass. Autumn is a high malt ratio blend aged in used bourbon and white oak barrels, bottled at a smooth, easy-sipping 40% ABV. Expect bright orchard fruit up front — lemon and apple on the nose — with pear, juicy fruit, light honey, and shortbread unfolding on the palate. This 750mL bottle is the mellow middle of the Four Seasons lineup, made for easy autumn evenings. Order it online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Style: Blended whisky, high malt ratio — no age statement
- Aging: Used bourbon / white oak barrels
- Origin: Japan — attributed to Shiki Distillery, Hyogo Prefecture in current trade copy
- Series: Shunka Shuto "Four Seasons" — Autumn (fall) expression
Autumn in a Glass
The Four Seasons concept is built around a simple idea: whisky that changes with the calendar. The Autumn expression leans into the harvest — ripe orchard fruit, honeyed sweetness, and a gentle malt richness from the high malt ratio of the blend. Aged in used bourbon barrels, it picks up vanilla and light oak without the weight of new wood, keeping the profile bright and approachable. It's the kind of pour that suits a cool evening: soft, fruity, and unhurried. Explore more Japanese pours in our Japanese whisky collection or browse everything from Shunka Shuto.
Tasting Notes
Nose: lemon and apple over light malt. Palate: bright and light — pear, juicy orchard fruits, light honey, and shortbread. Finish: softly sweet and mellow, with vanilla from the used bourbon barrels.
How to Enjoy
Neat in a tulip glass to catch the orchard-fruit aromatics, or with a splash of water to open up the honey notes. A light highball with chilled soda also suits its bright, fruit-forward character.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Shunka Shuto" mean?
It's the Japanese phrase 春夏秋冬 — spring, summer, autumn, winter. The series releases one blended whisky per season.
What is the ABV of Shunka Shuto Autumn?
40% ABV (80 proof) — a smooth, easy-sipping blended whisky in a 750mL bottle.
Is Shunka Shuto Autumn an aged whisky?
It carries no age statement; it's a high malt ratio blend aged in used bourbon and white oak barrels.
Catch the season in a bottle — order Shunka Shuto Autumn Japanese Blended Whiskey online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.