CHICHIBU

Chichibu Tay Bak Chiang - Night Owl 4 Year Old, First Fill Bourbon Barrel Cask, Cask #651, 2014, 61.6%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 7
Average Score
Avg 90
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Description

A single malt whisky distillery in Japan, located within the city of the same name in the Saitama Prefecture. It was established in 2008 by Ichiro Akuto and significantly expanded in 2019 with the opening of a second distillery called Chichibu 2. A single malt whisky distillery in Japan, located within the city of the same name in the Saitama Prefecture. It was established in 2008 by Ichiro Akuto ...

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Cask type
Bourbon Barrel
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
N.A
Single cask
Yes
Non-chill filtered
N.A
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
651
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
N.A
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
N.A
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
N.A
Has box
Yes
Closure
Driven cork
Presentation
Box
Series highlights
Tay Bak Chiang - Night Owl
Historical context
N.A
Special release
La Maison du Whisky
Allocation
La Maison du Whisky
Nose
A rich and intoxicating burst of ripe tropical fruits—mango, pineapple, and banana—leaps out of the glass, carried on waves of vanilla and honeyed oak. There's an undercurrent of spice, teasing the senses with cinnamon and a whisper of white pepper.
Palate
At a formidable 61.6% ABV, this whisky does not hold back. The first sip explodes with intensity—a rush of caramel-drenched pineapple, drizzled with vanilla cream, followed by toasted oak and a flicker of citrus zest. The bourbon cask influence is unmistakable, lending a luscious sweetness that perfectly balances the whisky's natural spice. With each passing moment, the layers unfold, revealing delicate floral notes and a touch of dark chocolate.
Finish
Long, lingering, and utterly mesmerizing. Just as you think it's fading, the spices return—clove, nutmeg, a trace of ginger—accompanied by the gentle warmth of oak. It stays with you, a reminder that great whisky doesn't just disappear; it leaves an imprint on the soul.
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