Chichibu Hanyu Ichiro's Malt The Single Cask #2593 Germany Oloroso Hogshead

Chichibu Hanyu Ichiro's Malt The Single Cask #2593 Germany Oloroso Hogshead, Single Malt Whisky, Japan, 70cl

Distilled in 2013, matured in a single sherry cask (#2593) and bottled in 2018 at cask strength (49.7% ABV) especially for Prineus GmbH, Germany. One of only 306 bottles produced.

Critic's Tasting Note:

"This is Chichibu under the Ichiro’s Malt banner. Don’t know who Prineus are but they have good tastes. Colour: orange-y amber. Nose: it’s not unusual that casks that have naturally dropped under 50% when still very young would be very good. It seems that that’s the case here. Wonderful fruit breads, raisins, dough, copper, dried dates, and fresh cinnamon rolls. Absolutely love fresh cinnamon rolls – but who doesn’t? Mouth: of course. No red wine and presto, success! Wonderful breads, spices, pastries, dried fruits, and a good dollop of walnut wine. Finish: rather long, and even more on cinnamon rolls. One ought to start a Friends of Cinnamon Rolls on Facebook (before someone jails Zuck).  Comments: it’s not only very good, it’s also very smart. You can’t do much better at just, what, 5 years of age? Scandalously excellent."

90/100 points. WHISKY FUN, 2019

This is part of a private customer’s collection. These whiskies are in excellent condition. We are acting as an agent in the sale and the price is exclusive of V.A.T. which is not due.