The return of a legendary whisky from Ichiro Akuto, formerly of Hanyu distillery and now founder and distiller at Chichibu.
This is a blend of malt whiskies from his extensive stocks, including whisky matured in mizunara – fragrant Japanese oak.
Outstandingly rare, with only very limited amounts available to the whisky industry to use to make casks, mizunara is uniquely fragrant and adds a refined and almost incense-like air to this whisky.
Nose: Notes of red berries and forest fruits along with candied citrus and white flowers.
Palate: There is a slight peppery character on the palate with dark chocolate, ginger and red apple.
Finish: A long and sustained oak spice finish.