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Ichiro's Malt & Grain 505 World Blended Whisky, Bourbon Cask, 2020, 50.5%

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TypeJapanese Blended Whisky
MRI
MRI 2
Average Score
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Description

Ichiro's Malt & Grain 505 World Blended Whisky is a special release from Venture Whisky, introduced in 2020 to support Japanese bars and restaurants during the COVID-19 pandemic. This world blended whisky, also known as the 'Silver Label,' features a strong malt component and is a blend of whiskies from Japan and other countries, matured in the Chichibu environment. The '505' in its name refers to its 50.5% ABV.

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Kabuki WhiskyVerified Retail Listing - Updated Oct 6, 2026SGD 210.63
Cask type
Bourbon Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
N.A
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
Yes
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
N.A
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
Ichiro Akuto
Master distiller (distillation)
Ichiro Akuto
Limited edition
No
Bottle count
N.A
Has box
Yes
Closure
Driven Cork
Presentation
Bottle with box
Series highlights
Part of the 'World Blended' lineup, also known as 'Silver Label'. Released to support Japanese bars and restaurants during the COVID-19 crisis.
Historical context
Released during the COVID-19 pandemic
Special release
Initially a 'restaurant-only bottle' in Japan to support the hospitality industry during COVID-19.
Allocation
Japan
Nose
Thick malt, roasted banana, honey, orange, apple, tropical fruits, vanilla, and a hint of sawdust, with oriental notes of incense or sandalwood and ginger spiciness.
Palate
Features Chichibu fruits like orange and apple, malty Bourbon cask-aged sweetness, with notes of vanilla, toffee, barley malt, gingerbread, tropical fruits, honeyed pipe tobacco leaves, black pepper, roasted chestnut, and freshly cut hay. There's also a hint of salt, bitterness, and a refreshing fruit acidity with a touch of sherry.
Finish
Medium to long, with dry oak, nuts, a slight sherry ambiance, vanilla, dried tropical fruit, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, banana, hazelnut, ginger, and a puckering astringency with lemon pith.
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