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Whisky 'Ichiro's Malt & Grain - Limited Edition'

Whisky 'Ichiro's Malt & Grain - Limited Edition'

Whisky Ichiros Malt  Grain  Limited Edition Chichibu Distillery
  • Blend of malt and grain whiskies vatted and matured by Chichibu Distillery in Saitama, Japan
  • Whiskies in the blend include Scotch whisky, Canadian rye whisky, American bourbon, Irish whiskey, and Ichiro’s own Japanese single malt whisky
  • Each whisk(e)y is aged for at least 10 years before vatting; many of the sourced whiskies are aged 20–40 years
  • Aromas of baked apple, cinnamon, roasted corn, white pepper, and honey transition to a rich, malty palate with a confectionary backbone of toffee, vanilla, and caramel
  • Bottled without additives or coloring
  • Non-chill filtered; 48% ABV

This limited-edition bottling of Ichiro’s Malt & Grain showcases some of the very best malt and grain whiskies from around the world. Each whisk(e)y is aged in Japan for at least 10 years with some components of the blend seeing up to 40 years in barrel!

Info

Vintage:
NV
Country:
Japan
Region:
Saitama
Spirit Type:
Japanese Whisky
Spirit Sub Type:
Blended / Blended Malt

Sizes Available

Full Bottle JP-XCD-02-NV 12/750ml
Alternate JP-XCD-02-NVA 12/700ml

Tasting Notes

This limited edition of Ichiro’s beloved Malt & Grain blends Scotch, Canadian Rye, Bourbon, Irish Whiskey, and Ichiro’s own Japanese single malt. Once brought back to the Chichibu Distillery in Saitama, Japan, each whisk(e)y is aged for a minimum of 10 years before vatting. Bottled without additives or coloring, the result is a supremely complex spirit spanning an age range of 10–40 years. Aromas of baked apple, cinnamon, roasted corn, white pepper, and honey transition to a rich, malty palate with a confectionary backbone of toffee, vanilla, and caramel. Malt & Grain Limited Edition is a unique, layered experience with each of its world whiskies displaying terroir unique to their origin. Non-chill filtered; 48% ABV.

Press & Reviews

VinePair
Score
95
Date
2023-11-22
"The limited-edition version of Ichiro's Malt & Grain World Whisky, this release blends the distillery's Japanese single malt with Scotch, Canadian rye, Irish whiskey, and bourbon. Each of the components is at least 10 years old, while some of the world whiskeys range in age from 20 to 40 years, according to the brand. Coming together with seamless grace, the final blend offers deep layers of concentrated flavors and aromas, and complexity. Sweet sherry cask aromas lead to oaky vanilla, leather, and dark chocolate. Its 48 percent ABV content excites the palate without leaving a trace of heat, while peated, earthy notes bring further character to the palate. File this under: contemplative sipper."