Hanyu (silent) Ichiro's Malt - The Final Vintage Japanese Single Malt Whisky 10 Year Old · 2000 Vintage

Colour

Dense amber with bronze-gold shimmer and a warm copper edge, edging toward mahogany at the rim.

Nose

Powerful, refined nose of dark dried fruits—raisin, fig, and orange peel—layered with lacquered wood, cedar, and mahogany. Rich sherry sweetness, burnt sugar, cocoa, and spice mingle with tobacco, leather and vanilla, lifted by a whisper of resin and polished oak.

Palate

Opulent and full-bodied, the palate coats in velvety richness. Treacle, toffee, and dried dark fruit layer with dark chocolate, espresso, and orange zest. A spine of warm spice—cinnamon and clove—drifts through a sherry-tinged, oak-driven core, finishing long, resinous and gently smoky with lingering sweetness.

Finish

Long, warm, and elegant, the finish unfolds with toasted oak and vanilla, lingering as dark chocolate and dried fruit echo in the background. A bright hint of orange zest and spice threads through, fading to tobacco, pepper, and a subtle smokiness that coats the palate and lingers luxuriously.