Ichiro´s Malt Double Distilleries Chichibu Single Malt Whisky 70 cl. Japan 46%

Two distilleries, one bottle - Double Distilleries brings together malt from Chichibu and its Scottish partner distillery in a single composition.

Expert Description

Ichiros Malt Double Distilleries Chichibu is a Pure Malt Whisky, bottled at 46%.

Ichiro Akuto, founder of Chichibu Distillery, blends his own Japanese malt here with Scotch single malt whisky from a named partner distillery, creating a more complex, layered profile than a pure Chichibu single malt.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Apple and honey meet a touch of peat and light spiced oak.

Palate

Soft and round with caramel, ripe pears and a fine, tangy edge.

Finish

Medium length, mild and lightly smoky.

Specifications

Name: Ichiros Malt Double Distilleries
Distillery: Chichibu
Region/Country: Saitama, Japan
Type: Pure Malt Whisky
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL

Flavour Profile

Soft · Round · Sweet · Lightly Smoky

Did You Know?

The Double Distilleries series is Ichiro Akuto's way of showing how Japanese and Scotch malt whisky can complement each other's character without either losing its identity.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ichiros Malt Double Distilleries

What does "Double Distilleries" mean?

It means the whisky is a pure malt made from malt whisky sourced from two different distilleries - in this case Chichibu in Japan and a Scottish partner distillery.

Is this a single malt?

No, it's a pure malt (also called blended malt), combining malt whisky from more than one distillery - no grain whisky involved.

Who is behind Chichibu Distillery?

Ichiro Akuto, who founded the distillery in 2004 after saving the last casks from his family's former Hanyu Distillery.

Is Ichiros Malt Double Distilleries worth it?

Yes, the combination of Japanese and Scotch malt from one of Japan's most celebrated names delivers a complexity hard to find elsewhere.

What glass suits it best?

A tulip-shaped nosing glass brings out both the sweet and lightly smoky notes best.

What does the Chichibu style generally taste like?

Chichibu is known for a fresh, fruity, lightly spiced profile with a touch of smoke, often built on locally grown barley.