Chichibu Ichiro's Malt - Wine Wood Reserve Blended Malt Whisky
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This expression is an artful combination of single malts from the silent Hanyu distillery, Chichibu and a selection of Scottish distilleries. This harmonious fusion enjoyed a finishing period in French oak wine casks; this type of cask adds a floral and slightly nutty character to the whisky with a sustained fruit character.
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Tasting Notes
Colour
Deep amber with copper-bronze highlights and a wine-warm, honey-gold glow.
Nose
Floral and fruit-forward on the nose, with perfumed white blossoms and ripe pear, peach and apricot. Nutty hints of almond and hazelnut mingle with a touch of vanilla-spice from the French oak, keeping the fruit lush and sustaining.
Palate
Silky, medium-bodied on the palate, orchard fruits—pear and apple—are lifted by a delicate floral lift. A nuanced almond nuttiness and gentle vanilla emerge from the French oak wine cask, adding restrained sweetness. Fruit stays bright, lightly spiced, with a polished, lingering finish.
Finish
Floral notes linger into a long, nutty finish, where orchard fruit sweetness persists against a soft French oak. Almond and vanilla weave with a delicate spice, leaving a refined, lingering glow that hints at sun-kissed fruit and subtle sweetness.