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Chichibu 6 years old Single Cask n°6959 Sherry Hogshead 2nd fill Spanish Oak
Single Cask - 63,1% - 70 cl
Chichibu 6 years Single Cask n°6959 Sherry Hogshead 2nd fill Spanish Oak is a jewel in the art of distillation from the Chichibu distillery, located in the heart of Saitama prefecture, at the foot of the Okuchichibu mountains.
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On the nose, its richness and concentration amaze, first revealing scents of iris butter, followed by lemon zest, dry walnut, nuances of curry and mirabelle plum. With aeration, floral notes of broom flower and nougat enrich this already complex aromatic palette. The palate offers remarkable amplitude and controlled power. The balance is striking, with harmonious touches of vanilla, pineapple and cedar. The midpalate is a symphony of candied pear and banana flavors, enhanced by saline, lemony and chocolate notes. The long, silky finish reveals a sensation of freshness thanks to coconut milk and acacia honey. Aromas of preserved lemon, walnut and curry bring this sensory experience to a close, testifying to the quality of the noble oak used for aging.
Founded in 2007 by Ichiro Akuto, the Chichibu distillery uses local barley and has its own malting equipment and cooperage. Offering an incomparable sensory experience, this exclusive edition of just 289 bottles has been distilled from Propino barley and aged in an Oloroso sherry cask.
This limited edition is part of a series of Chichibu single cask whiskies bottled in partnership with Japanese designer Katsumi Komagata. This collection is distinguished by its labels featuring abstract shapes in bold, bright colors, reflecting the cheerful hues of children's books. Two of the labels, with their wavy shapes, evoke a fluid dynamic. Famous for his vibrant works in paper, Katsumi Komagata has illustrated nature-inspired images called "Bird, Forest, Sky, Wave" especially for this series, in perfect resonance with the essence of Chichibu whisky.
Product limited to 1 bottles per order.
Details Chichibu 6 years old Single Cask n°6959 Sherry Hogshead 2nd fill Spanish Oak
Type
Single Cask
Brand
Ichiro's Malt
Distillery
Chichibu
Region
Honshu - Saitama
Strength
63,1%
Filtration
Unchill filtered
Dilution
Cask Strength
Volume
70 cl
Age
6 year old
Vintage
2016
Bottling Date
2023
Type of cask
Sherry Hogshead 2nd fill Spanish Oak
Bottling
Single Cask - Limited Edition
Cask Number
6959
Number of bottles
289
Coloring
Uncolored
Peat
No peated
Ingredient
Malted barley
Packaging
Cardboard case
The distillery Chichibu
Ichiro Akuto, grandson of the founder of the Hanyu distillery, decided in 2007 to build a new whisky distillery in the town of Chichibu, 100 kilometers northwest of Tokyo.
Located near the old Hanyu distillery, the local climate with harsh winters and hot & humid summers, gives a certain maturity to the whiskies produced in Chichibu despite their relative young age (production started in 2008).
A small distillery, Chichibu produces in small quantities, but the remaining stocks of Hanyu, Kawasaki and Karuizawa, now exhausted but having been housed there, have allowed Ichiro Akuto to compose rare and exceptional blends. In 2020, the first of Ichiro Akuto's dreams came true with the first 10 year old single malt distilled, aged and blended in Chichibu and a long history beginning to be written.
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