Ichiro's Malt

Ichiro's Malt & Grain World Blend Limited Edition, Various Oak Cask, 2020, 48%

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TypeBlended Whisky
MRI
MRI 38
Average Score
Avg 85
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Description

This Ichiro's Malt & Grain World Blend Limited Edition is a masterful creation from Ichiro Akuto's Chichibu Distillery in Japan. It is a "World Blended Whisky" meticulously crafted by blending Japanese malt and grain whiskies with select whiskies sourced from around the globe, including Scotland, the USA, Canada, and Ireland. Each component whisky is aged for a minimum of 10 years, with some reaching up to 40 years. Bottled at 48% ABV, this limited edition release from 2020 is non-chill filtered and natural in color, offering a complex and harmonious flavor profile.

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Unicorn AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Aug 30, 2026SGD 58.48
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Whisky.sgVerified Retail Listing - Updated Oct 6, 2026SGD 350.00
Whisky MansionVerified Retail Listing - Updated Oct 6, 2026SGD 280.00
PanecoVerified Retail Listing - Updated Oct 6, 2026SGD 414.94
Region
Saitama
Age
N.A
Vintage
N.A
Bottled
2020
ABV
48%
Volume
70cl
Distillery
Ichiro's Malt
Origin
Japan
Cask type
Various Oak Casks
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Unpeated
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
Yes
Bottle count
500
Has box
Yes
Closure
Driven Cork
Presentation
Bottle and box
Series highlights
World Blend Limited Edition
Historical context
N.A
Special release
Limited Edition
Allocation
USA
Nose
Gorgeous and fruity, with aromas of sweet vanilla, caramel, honey, ripe fruits (apple, pear, banana, lemon), pudding or creme brulee, and a hint of woody oak and floral notes.
Palate
Rich and creamy with a honey-like consistency. Flavors of baking spices (cinnamon, ginger, pink peppercorns), salt, toffee, vanilla, caramel, tropical fruits (pineapple, kiwi, banana), dried fruit, and grain sweetness.
Finish
Smooth, warming, and mid-long to long, with lingering notes of woody oak, pleasant astringency, honey, dark chocolate, banana, fresh apple, and a light smokiness or subtle spices.
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