{"product_id":"ichiro-s-malt-chichibu-exclusively-bottled-for-hankyu-department-store-2023","title":"Ichiro’s Malt Chichibu (Exclusively Bottled for Hankyu Department Store 2023)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an ultra-rare single-cask bottling of Ichiro’s Malt Chichibu (Exclusively Bottled for Hankyu Department Store 2023). Unlike many highly ornate Japanese whisky labels, this release opted for a clean, minimalist design, ensuring that collectors pay strictly for the high-quality liquid inside rather than artistic packaging gimmicks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistillery: Chichibu Distillery, Saitama, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled: 2016\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottled: 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge: 7 Years Old\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCask Profile: Matured initially in a bourbon cask and finished in a single Red Wine Cask (Cask No. 14043)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarley Type: Propino (a vintage, high-quality malting barley)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRarity: An incredibly small batch of only 280 bottles globally\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecifications: Bottled at a massive cask strength of 64% ABV, uncolored and non-chill filtered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrief Tasting Notes\u003cbr\u003eRed wine casks interact powerfully with Chichibu's intense, oily spirit, cutting through the high proof with a thick layer of dark fruits and dry spices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e: Upfront alcohol punch from the 64% ABV that opens up into thick aromas of stewed plums, dark cherries, and red grapes. Underneath lies the classic Chichibu base of sweet malt, vanilla pods, and fresh orchard fruits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e: Intense, warming, and heavily textured. Sweet red berry compote, dark chocolate, and black currant flavors take center stage. The high proof delivers an unadulterated wave of rich oak, black tea tannins, and a gentle hint of warming baking spices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e: Long-lasting and satisfyingly dry. The heavy wine influences leave a lingering trail of dark cocoa, dried cranberries, clove, and a slight hint of nutty wood structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HK Whisky Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54057055224003,"sku":"2023CHICHIBUHANKYUDEPT","price":4338.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/4322\/5027\/files\/Chichibu2016-2023_14043HankyuDepartment.png?v=1785320240","url":"https:\/\/hkwhiskystore.com\/products\/ichiro-s-malt-chichibu-exclusively-bottled-for-hankyu-department-store-2023","provider":"HK Whisky Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}