The Chichibu On The Way Ichiro's Malt is a Japanese single malt whisky from the Chichibu distillery, which was opened in 2008 by Ichiro Akuto, the grandson of the founder of the legendary Hanyu distillery. This expression, released in 2015, is a vatting of various ages of whisky, featuring whiskies that have been matured in bourbon casks and finished in Mizunara oak casks. It has an outturn of 10,700 bottles, each individually numbered.
The 'On The Way' series by Chichibu charts the progress of the fledgling distillery over the years. This 2015 release is made from various vintages comprising 2008 onwards and is already popular with Japanese whisky enthusiasts as it showcases the skill of distiller Ichiro Akuto and his team. The whisky has been matured in bourbon casks and then finished in Mizunara casks, a type of Japanese oak known for its unique flavor profile. This bottling is a great opportunity to taste the development of the distillery's whisky-making over the years.
Mizunara oak is a type of Japanese oak known for imparting unique flavors such as sandalwood, coconut, and oriental spices to the whisky.
There were 10,700 bottles released, each individually numbered.
The ABV of Chichibu On The Way Ichiro's Malt is 55.5%.
This whisky delivers a beautifully balanced experience, highlighting both fruitiness and complexity. The maturation in bourbon and Mizunara casks imparts a unique and sophisticated profile, making it a standout offering from Chichibu.
Incredible for its young maturity, the Chichibu On The Way Ichiro's Malt is a very fruity and well-balanced dram. It surpasses other Chichibu standards with a better-integrated alcohol content and reduced bitterness. The nose is vibrant with notes of mandarins and oranges, while the palate continues this fruitiness, making it an exceptionally enjoyable whisky. Definitely a promising release as the distillery matures further.
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