Ichiro’s Malt Chichibu Travel Exclusive (2025 Release)

This is the Ichiro’s Malt Chichibu Travel Exclusive (2025 Release), which makes it a highly sought-after edition from a few years back.

• Distillery: Chichibu Distillery, Saitama, Japan
• Bottled: 2025
• Age: Non-Age Statement (NAS)
• Cask Profile: A carefully integrated marriage of signature Chichibu casks
• Rarity: Strictly limited to only 1,500 bottles worldwide
• Specifications: Bottled at a strength of 52% ABV, non-chill filtered and uncolored

Brief Tasting Notes
The 2025 Release is highly regarded for dialing back the fiery edge while expanding the rich, creamy malt characteristics.

• Nose: Highly aromatic with sweet vanilla bean custard, fresh red apples, lemon curd, and a distinct floral honey note
• Palate: Unctuous and round. The 52% ABV brings forward layers of toasted sponge cake, sweet malted barley, milk chocolate, and soft orchard fruits like yellow peaches
• Finish: Medium-to-long, warming smoothly with oak wood spices, subtle ginger, and a faint hint of citrus rind dryness