Ichiros Malt Double Distilleries 2021 Chichibu X Komagatake Blended Malt Japanese Whisky 70 cl 53,5%

Two of Japan's most acclaimed, hands-on distilleries meet in one cask - a collaboration rarely seen in the whisky world.

Expert Description

Ichiro's Malt Double Distilleries 2021 Chichibu X Komagatake is a Blended Malt Japanese Whisky, bottled at 53.5%.

The whisky combines malt whisky from Ichiro Akuto's Chichibu Distillery with whisky from Mars Komagatake Distillery, run by Hombo Shuzo in the Japanese Alps. Collaborations between independent Japanese distilleries are rare, making this Double Distilleries release something special within the Japanese whisky world.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Toasted oak, dried fruit and a light mineral note from the mountain air.

Palate

Complex with spice, caramel and ripe pears.

Finish

Long and warm with lingering oak.

Specifications

Name: Ichiro's Malt Double Distilleries Chichibu X Komagatake
Distilleries: Chichibu & Komagatake
Region/Country: Saitama & Nagano, Japan
Type: Blended Malt Japanese Whisky
ABV: 53.5%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 4580617290170

Flavour Profile

Complex · Spicy · Full-bodied · Warm

Investment Potential

Investment perspective

Collaboration bottles between independent Japanese distilleries are rare and typically produced in very limited quantities, making them sought-after among collectors shortly after release.

Did You Know?

Mars Komagatake Distillery sits 798 metres above sea level in the Japanese Alps, making it one of the highest-altitude whisky distilleries in the world.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ichiro's Malt Double Distilleries Chichibu X Komagatake

What does "Double Distilleries" mean?

It means the whisky combines malt whisky from two different distilleries - Chichibu and Komagatake.

Where is Komagatake Distillery located?

In the Japanese Alps in Nagano prefecture, run by Hombo Shuzo.

Who is behind the collaboration?

Ichiro Akuto of Chichibu Distillery, in collaboration with Mars Komagatake Distillery.

How strong is the whisky?

It is bottled at 53.5% ABV.

Are such collaborations common in Japan?

No, collaborations between independent Japanese distilleries are rare, making this release special.

What does Double Distilleries Chichibu X Komagatake taste like?

Complex with toasted oak, dried fruit, spice, caramel and a long, warm finish.