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Ichiro’s Malt Double Distilleries Pure Malt Japanese Whisky (JP Version)
Ichiro’s Malt Double Distilleries Pure Malt Japanese Whisky (JP Version)
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Ichiro Akuto is one of the most celebrated figures in Japanese whisky. Grandson of the family behind the legendary Hanyu distillery, he rescued Hanyu's remaining stocks when it closed and went on to found Chichibu, the first new whisky distillery to open in Japan in decades. His Ichiro's Malt range is now prized by collectors worldwide.
Ichiro's Malt Double Distilleries unites the two distilleries at the heart of the Akuto family story: whisky from the lost Hanyu distillery, matured in sherry hogsheads and puncheons, and younger malt from Chichibu, aged in Japanese Mizunara oak. Vatted together at Chichibu, the Hanyu malt brings structure and depth while the Chichibu malt adds sweetness and lively fruit. Bottled at 46% without chill filtration or added colour.
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Region | Saitama, Japan |
| Type | Japanese Blended Malt Whisky |
| Distilleries | Hanyu (closed), Chichibu |
| Age | NAS |
| Cask | Sherry Hogsheads and Puncheons (Hanyu), Mizunara Oak (Chichibu) |
| ABV | 46% |
| Vol | 700ml |
| Non-Chill Filtered | Yes |
| Natural Colour | Yes |
| Peated | No |
| Tasting Notes | |
| Nose | Sweet and well-rounded, with honeysuckle, red apple and pear, honey, a kiss of vanilla and biscuit, and gentle oak. |
| Palate | Lively and spicy on entry, with malty sweetness, orchard fruit and toasted nuts, balanced by firm oak. |
| Finish | Long-lasting malt, chocolate and black cherry, followed by warming spice. |
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