This single malt from Chichibu was matured in a Bourbon cask and was a special release for the Whisky Live Tokyo to give visitors a taste of what Chichibu could do. In other words, this is the perfect example of what Ichiro is capable of.
Chichibu 2011 Whisky Live Tokyo Whisky Tasting Notes
Nose: The aromas have alight fruit notes with malt and spice.
Palate: Smooth and soft with good sweetness and winter spice.
Finish: Finish is long, spicy and smooth.
Distillery Information
Chichibu distillery is a Japanese whisky distillery. Founded in 2004 by Ichiro Akuto, and operational from 2008, it was the first new Japanese distillery since 1973. It is located at Chichibu, a city in Saitama Prefecture, Japan.
