Ichiro's Malt

Ichiro's Malt Malt & Grain Limited Edition, Bourbon & Sherry Cask, 2021, 48.5%

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TypeBlended Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 32
Average Score
Avg 92
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Description

Ichiro's Malt Malt & Grain Limited Edition 2021 is a 'World Blended Whisky' crafted by Ichiro Akuto, founder of Chichibu Distillery. It combines malt whiskies from Chichibu and the former Hanyu distilleries, grain whisky from the Kawasaki distillery, and whiskies sourced from Scotland, Canada, the USA, and Ireland. The components are aged in bourbon and sherry barrels, with some aged for at least 10 years, and others ranging from 20 to 40 years. This release is non-chill filtered and natural in color, bottled at 48.5% ABV. It was recognized as 'World's Best' in its category at the World Whisky Awards.

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Cask type
Bourbon & Sherry Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Lightly Peated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
Yes
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
Malt from Chichibu and Hanyu distilleries, grain from Kawasaki distillery, blended with whiskies from Scotland, Canada, USA, and Ireland.
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
Ichiro Akuto
Master distiller (distillation)
Ichiro Akuto
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
500
Has box
Yes
Closure
Driven cork
Presentation
Wooden box
Series highlights
Limited Edition 2021
Historical context
N.A
Special release
Limited Edition
Allocation
N.A
Nose
Bittersweet, sweet and complex, like caramel and maple syrup, with hints of herbaceousness, acidity, spicy stimulation, dried fruit, baked apple, cinnamon, roasted corn, white pepper, and honey.
Palate
Smooth and mild, with dried fruits, sweet and peaty flavors, bitter molasses, vanilla, cereal, toffee, kiwi, gingerbread, tropical fruits, and black pepper.
Finish
Herbal, cool, oily, with a long-lasting barrel aroma, vanilla, bananas, autumn spice, and honey.
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