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Whisky Ichiro’s Malt And Grain 70cl - Chichibu
ChichibuWhisky 70 cl 46.5% vol Fruity, vanilla, light spices
$129.15−15%($184.50/ℓ)
Recommended price: $151.62
Excise and customs charges incl. (EU, CH, US only)
Technical information
- Producer
- Chichibu
- Type
- Whisky
- Format
- 70 cl
- Gradation
- 46.5%
- Aging
- Variable, generally 3-10 years
- Aromatic profile
- Fruity, vanilla, light spices
- Ingredients
- Malted barley, various cereals
- Type of cask
- American and Japanese oak barrels
- Distillation method
- Pot still and column still
- Number of distillations
- 2
- Filtration
- Cold filtration
- Color
- Light amber
- Consumption
- Neat, with water or ice
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Born in the vibrant Chichibu region, the Whisky Ichiro’s Malt And Grain represents the excellence of Japanese distilling art, skillfully blending malted barley and selected grains. This balanced blend fully expresses the philosophy of this small but prestigious producer, combining tradition and innovation. The character of the malt harmoniously intertwines with the lightness of the grain, offering a rich and complex olfactory profile. Notes of fresh fruit, vanilla, and a delicate touch of spices emerge on the nose, while the palate is enveloped by a soft and warm texture, with subtle hints of honey and caramel. The aging takes place in American and European oak barrels, imparting a velvety smoothness to the spirit and a persistent, delicately spiced finish. This whisky is ideal for those seeking a refined sensory experience, suitable for moments of meditation or paired with delicate dishes such as sushi, soft cheeses, or dried fruit-based desserts. Ichiro’s Malt And Grain is a testament to a distillery that, although young, has earned a prominent place on the international stage thanks to its meticulous and passionate approach.
Distillery
Chichibu
SaitamaJapanSince 2008
Chichibu is the brand/operation of Venture Whisky led by Ichiro Akuto, renowned for handcrafted Japanese whisky produced in small batches, single-cask releases and blended expressions under the Ichiro's Malt label.
- Founded and led by Ichiro Akuto, from a family with a long tradition in alcohol production and with experience in the closed Hanyu Distillery.
- Production started in 2008; strong focus on single-cask and highly sought-after small batches.
- Experimental and very varied use of cask types (Mizunara, sherry, wine, beer casks, etc.).
- Practices noted: natural color and non chill-filtered, attention to floor malting on some expressions.
Specialities
- Japanese whisky
- single malt
- blended malt
- small-batch craft whisky
- single-cask bottlings
The story
The project began with Venture Whisky (founded by Ichiro Akuto) to commercialize the last reserves of the historic Hanyu Distillery; Chichibu's facility started production in 2008. Ichiro Akuto built the brand's reputation both with bottles sourced from Hanyu stocks and with the first distillates produced at Chichibu, focusing on small batches, single-cask bottlings and a wide variety of cask finishes.
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.
Raw materials
- malted barley
- cereal grains
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