Chichibu The Peated 10th Anniversary 2018 Single Malt Japanese Whisky 55,5%

Ten years after Chichibu Distillery opened its doors, Ichiro Akuto marked the anniversary with a peated expression, revealing a different side of the small, hands-on distillery.

Expert Description

Chichibu The Peated 10th Anniversary 2018 is a Single Malt Japanese Whisky, bottled at 55.5%.

Chichibu Distillery was founded by Ichiro Akuto in 2008 in Saitama prefecture, northwest of Tokyo, as one of Japan's smallest and most hands-on distilleries. This 10th Anniversary release is peated, a rare style for Chichibu, marking an anniversary year with limited availability.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Peated smoke, citrus and a light honey sweetness.

Palate

Intense with smoke, pepper and ripe apples.

Finish

Long, peaty and spicy.

Specifications

Name: Chichibu The Peated 10th Anniversary 2018
Distillery: Chichibu
Region/Country: Saitama, Japan
Type: Single Malt Japanese Whisky
ABV: 55.5%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 3700597306918

Flavour Profile

Intense · Smoky · Spicy · Citrus

Investment Potential

Investment perspective

Bottles from Ichiro Akuto's Chichibu Distillery are among the most sought-after in the Japanese whisky market, and limited anniversary releases like this one typically rise quickly in value after release.

Did You Know?

Chichibu Distillery's casks are so sought-after that the distillery itself releases only a fraction of its production each year - the rest remains in storage for future releases.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Chichibu The Peated 10th Anniversary

Why is this release peated?

It was created to mark the distillery's 10th anniversary and showcases a peated style unusual for Chichibu.

Who founded Chichibu Distillery?

Ichiro Akuto founded the distillery in 2008 in Saitama prefecture.

How strong is the whisky?

It is bottled at 55.5% ABV, a cask-strength-like power.

Is Chichibu a large distillery?

No, it is one of Japan's smallest and most hands-on distilleries.

Is The Peated 10th Anniversary a limited release?

Yes, it was released in a limited number of bottles to mark the anniversary.

What characterises the taste?

Peated smoke, citrus, pepper and ripe apples with a long, spicy finish.