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Ichiro's Malt Chichibu "Virgin Oak - French Connections" 7 Year Old, Virgin Oak Cask, Cask #2835, 2021, 50.9%
Ichiro's Malt Chichibu

Ichiro's Malt Chichibu "Virgin Oak - French Connections" 7 Year Old, Virgin Oak Cask, Cask #2835, 2021, 50.9%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 21
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Description

This Ichiro's Malt Chichibu Single Malt Japanese Whisky "Virgin Oak - French Connections" was distilled in 2013 and bottled in 2021. Chichibu Distillery, founded by Ichiro Akuto in 2007, is known for its meticulous craftsmanship and small-batch approach, combining traditional methods with bold innovation. The distillery's location in Saitama Prefecture, Japan, exposes casks to dramatic temperature swings, accelerating maturation. This specific edition, from Cask No. 2835, was selected by La Maison du Whisky and features artwork titled 'Woods' by Grace Sigaud.

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Versus WineVerified Retail Listing - Updated Oct 6, 2026SGD 1,142.34
Cask type
Virgin Oak
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Unpeated
Single cask
Yes
Non-chill filtered
N.A
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
2835
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
N.A
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
Ichiro Akuto
Master distiller (distillation)
Ichiro Akuto
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
312
Has box
Yes
Closure
Cork
Presentation
Gift box
Series highlights
Le Carnaval des Animaux Series by Grace Sigaud; 65th Anniversary of La Maison du Whisky
Historical context
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Special release
Selected by La Maison du Whisky; 65th Anniversary of La Maison du Whisky; French Market Allocation
Allocation
France
Nose
Aromas of pine needles, sandalwood, eucalyptus, and menthol dominate, balanced by plenty of vanilla. With water, notes of custard cream and a hint of pepper emerge, bringing the virgin oak back to the forefront with prominent woodiness and a touch of chocolate.
Palate
Thick, creamy mouthfeel. Opens with a burst of vanilla, followed by a delayed wave of alcohol heat. Woody bitterness emerges, alongside notes of chocolate, pine needles, butterscotch, and tiramisu. Subsequent sips bring an intense peppery heat that lingers. With water, heat subsides, revealing custard, lemon, butterscotch, chocolate, and subtle pine notes, with cask influence becoming more pronounced.
Finish
Rich, with notes of dark chocolate, apples, pomelo, brown sugar, and French toast. As the wood makes its presence known, a hint of bitterness emerges. With water, the mouthfeel becomes more refined – velvety, oily, and almost waxy. Citrus notes intensify, with more lemon, grapefruit, and Granny Smith apples, all lightly salted, along with cloves and dried herbs.
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