2020 Ichiro's Malt Chichibu The First Ten Single Malt Japanese Whisky (700ml)

Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product pictured.

Described as a "rockstar" of the Japanese Whisky Scene, Ichiro Akuto waited quite patiently to release Chichibu's first ever age statement bottling.

Born into a family that has produced Sake for over 300 years, Akuto took after his Grandfather, who started distilling Hanyu whisky in 1945. After accruing years of experience at the Suntory Distillery, Akuto re-opened the Hanyu distillery as Chichibu in 2008, buying back 400 barrels of Hanyu spirit to kick off production.

5000 bottles of this expression were produced, making it a decently exclusive bottling.

Other reviews...
Aroma - After a slight smell of cemedine, a sweet aroma of vanilla opens up. Herbaceous aroma.

Taste - Smooth mouthfeel. Pudding sweetness, bourbon-type oak sweetness plus citrus fruit. Rounded and gentle image. Finally, mint and other herbal notes escape.

Aftertaste - Mellow, gentle and elegant sweetness lasts moderately long.
Japanese Whisky Dictionary 2022