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$139.99
This Japanese Blended Malt is a marriage of whiskies from Chichibu, and the closed Hanyu Distillery. Matured in a mix of Mizunara, Sherry Hogsheads & Puncheons, and ex-Bourbon Casks. 46%
Producer Description
"In 2008, Chichibu Distillery was opened by founder, Ichiro Akuto, and it was the first new distillery to open in Japan in 3 decades. Ichiro’s grandfather owned the famed Hanyu Distillery, which closed in 2000. Ichiro then took possession of all the whisky stocks left behind in the Hanyu distillery and used them in the blending production of the world famous Ichiro’s Malt Card Series. Chichibu whiskies are much in demand globally due to limited production and award winning quality. Ichiro Akuto is revered globally as a master craft distiller, producing some of Japan’s best whiskies today. A marriage of single malts from Chichibu and Hanyu distilleries. This expression marries sweetness and firmness. Malts from Chichibu's Mizunara oak and malts from Hanyu's Sherry cask Hogshead barrels impart these special characteristics to this limited expression whisky."
700 mlOUT OF STOCK
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Producer Tasting Note
Aroma: Fragrant and slightly floral, some vanilla and spices. Apricot and orange round out the fresh citrus fruit zest.
Palate: Lively maltiness, woody and oak influences, launching into chocolate, exotic fruits and slight tangerine flavours.
Finish: Long lasting malt, chocolate and black cherries, then spice sensations.