Ichiros Malt Chichibu First Distillation Japanese Single Malt Whisky (700ml)

This is the first release from Ichiro Akuto's new distillery, 'Chichibu', opened in 2008. This bottling was matured for three years in x-Bourbon casks and bottled at natural strength.Very limited stocks.

Tasting note: Pale gold / straw colour with a pale green tinge. Aromas of malt and drinking chocolate with a forgivable sulphury note. A few minutes aeration reveals a delightful peppermint characteristic that really distinguishes the bouquet. Soft sweet entry evolves into a concentrated, slightly bitter-sweet profile that’s malt and vanilla. Warm, gently tingly mouth feel, but overall well balanced. Dry, grassy finish. Aftertaste repeats the toasty malt / vanilla theme at length. Belies its youth. 61.8% Alc./Vol.