Hanyu (silent) Ichiro's Malt - Fukuoka Japanese Single Malt Whisky 12 Year Old · 2000 Vintage

Colour

Deep amber with coppery-bronze highlights and honey-gold warmth.

Nose

Opulent and concentrated, this nose unfolds dark fruit—prune, fig and raisin—into treacle, orange zest and vanilla. Sherry notes deepen into cocoa, coffee and burnt sugar, while toasted oak lends resinous warmth. Subtle spice, leather and a hint of maritime brine add complexity, finishing long and dignified on polished wood.

Palate

Opulent and full-bodied, the palate delivers dark fruit compote—fig, plum, date—with treacle and cacao. Leather, cigar-box, and lacquered wood layer in, while toasted almond adds lift. Spices rise—clove, cinnamon, black pepper—with a hint of orange zest. Silky yet substantial, the finish lingers long, resinous and lightly smoky, framed by oak and a touch of sweetness.

Finish

Long, opulent finish that lingers with a warm glow. Dark chocolate and espresso unfold with orange zest and toasted cedar, while peppery spice threads through the fading sweetness. Oak returns in a patient bow, leaving a resinous, slightly smoky maritime tail that persists with refined warmth.