Whisky 8 yo Single Cask #11037 Imperial Stout 23 70cl - Chichibu
ChichibuWhisky · 70 cl · 61.3% vol · Peaty notes, chocolate, coffee, vanilla
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| Chichibu | |
| Whisky | |
| Peaty notes, chocolate, coffee, vanilla | |
| Malted barley, water, yeast | |
| 70 cl | |
| 61.3% | |
| Ex-Imperial Stout cask | |
| 8 years | |
| Copper pot still distillation | |
| 2 | |
| Non chill-filtered | |
| Dark amber | |
| At room temperature, neat or with a drop of water |
The whisky matures for eight years in high-quality wooden barrels, then is further aged in casks that previously held Imperial Stout, a type of dark and intense beer. This process imparts deep notes of cocoa, roasted coffee, dark chocolate, and a slight sweet spiciness, harmonizing them with smoky and vanilla scents typical of the wood. The result is a rich, complex, and surprising aromatic profile, revealing a smooth yet well-defined structure.
Ideal for thoughtful tasting, this whisky pairs perfectly with dark chocolate desserts or aged cheeses, enhancing its elegant and intense nature. A true gem for connoisseurs seeking an authentic and refined experience from Japan.
Chichibu
Discover the spirits, production style and story of Chichibu.
Distillation
Pot stills (two pear-shaped Forsyth pot stills, small capacity)
Ageing
Maturation in dunnage warehouses with a wide variety of casks; frequent use of finishes and maturation in different casks and single-cask and small-batch bottlings.