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About This Whisky
A 2012 Chichibu single malt matured in Pinot Noir wine cask #5073 and bottled in 2018 for The Whisky House at DFS Singapore.
It is about six years old, at cask strength and without colouring or chill filtration.
Tasting Profile
- Nose: Cranberry and red cherry, with grape fudge, vanilla, roasted nuts and a light creamy note.
- Palate: Big and oily, with red fruit, tannic grip and warming spice over sweet malt.
- Finish: Long and drying, with berry skins, oak and pepper.
Serving & Food
Serve slightly cool in a wine-style tulip, with duck breast in plum sauce or char siu.
Good to Know
What does Pinot Noir wood add? Colour, a touch of tannin and red berry fruit.
Who was it bottled for? The Whisky House, DFS's specialist shop at Singapore Changi Airport.
Product Details
| Producer | Chichibu / Ichiro's Malt |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Saitama |
| Cask | Pinot Noir wine cask |
| Vintage | 2012 |
| ABV | 61.9% |
| Size | 700mL |
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About the Distillery
Ichiro Akuto opened Chichibu in Saitama in 2008, and his company Venture Whisky owns it. He founded Venture Whisky in 2004, after his family sold the Hanyu distillery.