Ichiro's Malt

Ichiro's Malt & Grain 20th Anniversary, Bourbon Cask, 2024, 48%

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TypeBlended Whisky
MRI
MRI 9
Average Score
Avg 87
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Description

From its Mizunara wash backs and small stills with steep lyne arms to the fact that the mashman uses a wooden paddle to stir the mash, Chichibu is a hands-on distillery with quality as an intrinsic focus. With the ground now broken on a blending room, and an off-site cooperage, Ichiro Akuto's distillery - formed from the ashes of his grandfather's Hanyu distillery - is one of the finest producers. This world blended whisky, crafted by Ichiro Akuto, founder of the Chichibu Distillery, celebrates the 20th anniversary of Venture Whisky, established in September 2004. The whisky combines oak-aged malt and grain whiskies from various renowned regions, including those from the Chichibu Distillery, carefully blended to bring their individual characteristics to life. [2, 5]

Change+24.7%
LatestSGD 294
HighSGD 318
LowSGD 138
SGD 339SGD 265SGD 191SGD 116Price (SGD)Observed dateAug 4Aug 10Dec 7Sep 27Aug 4 - SGD 236 - Whisky Auctioneer - Aug 4, 2025Aug 10 - SGD 238 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Aug 10, 2025Aug 10 - SGD 258 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Aug 10, 2025Aug 10 - SGD 318 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Aug 10, 2025Sep 14 - SGD 220 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Sep 14, 2025Oct 12 - SGD 297 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Oct 12, 2025Dec 7 - SGD 219 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Dec 7, 2025May 31 - SGD 279 - Australian Whisky Auctions - May 31, 2026Jun 22 - SGD 138 - Whisky Auctioneer - Jun 22, 2026Sep 27 - SGD 294 - Australian Whisky Auctions - Sep 27, 2026

Recently Sold

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Australian Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Sep 27, 2026SGD 294.27
Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Jun 22, 2026SGD 137.87
Australian Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - May 31, 2026SGD 279.07

Listed For Sale

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Whisky MansionVerified Retail Listing - Updated Oct 6, 2026SGD 348.00
Carousell SingaporeVerified Retail Listing - Updated Apr 20, 2026SGD 275.00
Region
Saitama
Age
N.A
Vintage
2011
Bottled
2024
ABV
48%
Volume
70cl
Distillery
Ichiro's Malt
Origin
Japan
Cask type
Bourbon Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Peated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
Yes
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
No. 1
PPM
N.A
Barley
N.A
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
Ichiro Akuto
Master distiller (distillation)
Ichiro Akuto
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
N.A
Has box
Yes
Closure
Screw cap
Presentation
Bottle with box
Series highlights
20th Anniversary
Historical context
20th anniversary of Venture Whisky, established in 2004
Special release
20th Anniversary
Allocation
Japan
Nose
Floral and malty, with notes of orange peel, rosewater, vanilla cream, sherry sweetness, cooked grain, golden peach, pineapple, honey, mint, and cinnamon-like spice. [1, 2, 5, 13]
Palate
Toasted coconut, bourbon vanilla extract, Mexican hot chocolate, red stone fruit, strawberries, fresh cut wood, malty and refined sweetness, juicy fruits, vanilla, cinnamon, white pepper, baked apple, roasted corn, and toffee. [1, 2, 5, 13]
Finish
Long and spicy with notes of Tajin, cinnamon sticks, black pepper, kettle corn, and a complex blend of acidity, spiciness, and lingering sweetness. [1, 2, 5]
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