Ichiro's Malt & Grain (700ml)

Background: The Chichibu distillery is headed by Ichiro Akuto and is the most popular small whisky-maker in Japan. This blended "pure malt" whisky consists of malt whisky vatted from Chichibu, and, possibly, from the now silent Hanyu distillery, previously owned by Ichiro's family. Finished in Japanese Mizunara oak barrels, this allows drinkers to experience the influence of the world-famous oak.

Tasting Note: The nose first brings sweetness--think vanilla, toffee, and brown sugar. Fruit aromas of banana and apricot join in. On the palate, the vanilla grows more intense with toffee, pepper, ginger, and citrus following closely. Bananas re-emerge during the medium, sweet finish alongside notes of mango and grapefruit.

Type: Blended

Cask: N/A

Alcohol: 43%

Cask Strength: No