Shunka Shuto Winter Japanese Blended Whiskey

Shunka Shuto Winter Japanese Blended Whiskey is the cold-night pour of the "Four Seasons" collection — an 80 proof (40% ABV) 750mL Japanese blended whisky of malt and grain whiskies with a high malt ratio, married and aged in used bourbon and American white oak. Shunka Shuto (春夏秋冬 — "Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter") is the blend-of-four-seasons project presented in the US by Iconic Spirits: the Winter expression is the richer, deeper one, officially described as "rich taste with strong maltiness" and a fragrant, smooth texture. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.

• Proof / ABV: 80 proof (40% ABV) — 750mL
• Composition: Japanese malt + grain whiskies, high malt ratio; no age statement
• Barrels: married and aged in used bourbon / American white oak
• Producer: Shiki Distillery, Hyogo, Japan, per importer-linked trade copy (bottle label arbitrates)
• Character: the richest, deepest expression of the Four Seasons collection

Winter, Poured From Japan

Shunka Shuto's Winter expression is "inspired by the cold nights during Japanese winter" — the season the collection treats as the deepest and richest. It's a malt-forward blended whisky: caramel on the scent, strong maltiness on the palate, a fragrant smooth texture through the finish. The brand behind it, Shunka Shuto, bottles the four seasons of Japan as four whiskies — Winter is the one to open when the temperature drops. Explore more Japanese whisky or see the Shunka Shuto range at Del Mesa.

Tasting Notes

Official (Iconic Spirits): "Scent: Caramel. Taste: Rich taste with strong maltiness. Fragrant and smooth texture." Trade detail: "the nose is rich with notes of deep caramel and warm wood… the palate is smooth and complex with notes of toasted granola, toffee, and oak spices. The finish is medium long and sweet."

How to Enjoy

Neat or with a splash of water to open the caramel — this is the collection's cold-night sipper. A high malt ratio means it rewards slow sipping over ice too.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shunka Shuto?
A Japanese blended-whisky collection of four seasonal expressions — Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter (春夏秋冬) — of malt and grain whiskies with a high malt ratio, presented in the US by Iconic Spirits.

How is Winter different from the other seasons?
It's the richest and deepest of the four: caramel-scented, strongly malty, with a fragrant smooth texture — built for cold nights.

Is it a single malt?
No — it's a blended whisky of Japanese malt and grain whiskies, married and aged in used bourbon/American white oak.

When the temperature drops, pour Winter — order Shunka Shuto Winter Japanese Blended Whiskey from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.