Chichibu London Edition 2023 - Ichiro's Malt

Released for Whisky Show 2023, Chichibu London Edition is a meticulously crafted selection of red wine and bourbon casks, expertly chosen by the master blender Ichiro Akuto. This expression is aged between five and nine years old and features vibrant notes of ripe mango, delicate lilac, and warm incense spice, complemented by hints of honeyed oak, citrus zest, and a subtle earthiness.In 2007 Ichiro Akuto, former manager of Hanyu distillery and grandspn of its founder, started a new chapter in Japan's whisky history by building his own distilleryy, Chichibu. Situated in Saitama prefecture, 70km North-west of Tokyo, it began production in February 2008. Chichibu is a small distillery with washbacks made of Japanese oak, (Mizunara) and a pair of copper pot stills manufactured by Forsyths in Scotland.One of only 1949 individually numbered bottles.