Ichiro's Malt & Grain

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Bottled at 46% this Japanese whisky may be somewhat more global than it at first seems. Crafted by Ichiro Akuto, Japan's finest boutique whisky producer. This Blended whisky is the product of Japanese malt and grain, and possibly the product of some more international distilleries. There is certainly some whisky from the Chichibu distillery in the mix, as well as some from the closed Hanyu and Karuizawa distilleries. Rumour has it there is also whisky from other Japanese and world distilleries.

Andrew's Tasting Note

Nose: Graham Wafers and some perfumed floral notes with dusty grain and some chewier malt; something exotic like Kiwi, almond paste and Halls citrus lossenges.

Palate: almost Bourbon like, quite toasty, floral and delicate, very prominent corn (presumably from the grain) and another curious assortment of fruit flavours: more kiwi, bright citrus, banana and some menthol (the Halls like notes from the nose); still floral with more light grains and heavier malt, could there be a trace of rye?

Finish: long, drying, dusty and sweet with more fading grains and floral tones.

Comment: this is a light easy drinking dram with lots of layers, I think Ichiro used a pretty broad palate of flavours in the creation of this one.

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