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About This Whisky
A single bourbon barrel of Chichibu, distilled on Christmas Eve 2011 and bottled in January 2019 for the Malt Dream Cask series under the TMC label.
Malt Dream Cask is the name Chichibu uses for single casks bottled for individual bars and shops.
Tasting Profile
- Nose: Honeyed malt, lemon curd and vanilla, with a spicy bourbon-wood edge.
- Palate: Thick and powerful, with orchard fruit and assertive oak; water brings out pineapple.
- Finish: Long and hot, easing into spice and toffee.
Serving & Food
At 62.3% it needs a small pour, a few drops of cool water and time. Try it with grilled unagi or crème brûlée.
Good to Know
How old is it? A little over seven years.
How strong is it? A punchy 62.3%, close to Chichibu's filling strength.
Product Details
| Producer | Chichibu |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Saitama |
| Cask | Bourbon barrel #1535 |
| Vintage | 24.12.2011 / 25.01.2019 |
| ABV | 62.3% |
| Size | 700mL |
| Edition | 173 bottles |
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About the Distillery
Ichiro Akuto's company, Venture Whisky, built Chichibu in Saitama and began distilling in February 2008. Everything runs at small scale: stills of about 2,000 litres, mizunara washbacks and a cooperage on site.