Ichiro’s Malt Chichibu US 2025 Edition’ Single Malt Whisky 700mL

• This is the 2025 U.S.-exclusive Chichibu single malt from Ichiro Akuto’s Chichibu Distillery.
• ABV: 52.5%.
• Matured in a blend of 16 barrels: ex‑bourbon, IPA beer casks, and imperial stout casks.
• Non-age-stated (NAS), average age of the whisky is between 5–9 years.
• Lightly peated.
• Bottled with no added coloring and non-chill-filtered, preserving its natural character.
• The 2025 label features Mark Twain enjoying a dram — the design is part of the annual U.S. Edition tradition.

Tasting Notes

Nose (Aroma):

• Candied orange peel and light citrus.
• Dried pineapple.
• Vanilla pastry cream.
• Hoppy bitterness, reflecting its beer‑cask maturation.

Palate (Taste):

• Fruit-forward tropical notes (pineapple, citrus) balanced with malt sweetness.
• Creamy vanilla and soft pastry-like texture.
• A subtle herbal or bitter edge from the IPA / stout‑cask influence.

Finish:

• Warm, moderate length.
• Slight oak or barrel spice lingering, with a soft touch of malt and beer‑cask character.