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Ichiro's Malt Hanyu 1991 Card Series - Eight of Hearts 17 Year Old, Hogshead & Oloroso Sherry Cask, Cask #9003, 2008, 56.8%
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Ichiro's Malt Hanyu 1991 Card Series - Eight of Hearts 17 Year Old, Hogshead & Oloroso Sherry Cask, Cask #9003, 2008, 56.8%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 56
Average Score
Avg 78
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Description

A Japanese single malt whisky from the now-defunct Hanyu distillery, bottled by Ichiro's Malt as part of its highly collectible Card Series. Distilled in 1991 and bottled in 2008, this 17-year-old whisky was initially matured in a hogshead before being finished in a Spanish oak Oloroso sherry butt. The Hanyu distillery ceased distillation in 2000, and its remaining stock was acquired by Ichiro Akuto, who then released these whiskies under the Ichiro's Malt brand. This particular release, the 'Eight of Hearts', is a single cask bottling (Cask #9003) and was limited to 617 bottles. It is non-chill filtered and bottled at 56.8% ABV.

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Region
Japan
Age
17 Years
Vintage
1991
Bottled
2008
ABV
56.8%
Volume
70cl
Distillery
Ichiro's Malt
Origin
Japan
Cask type
Hogshead & Oloroso Sherry
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Lightly Peated
Single cask
Yes
Non-chill filtered
Yes
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
9003
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
617
Has box
N.A
Closure
Screw cap
Presentation
N.A
Series highlights
Ichiro's Malt Card Series
Historical context
Hanyu distillery closure in 2000 and Ichiro Akuto acquiring the stock.
Special release
N.A
Allocation
N.A
Nose
Concentrated with masculine, musky notes, Darjeeling tea, resin, perfumed wood, heathery smokiness, burning tarry wood, hint of tamarind, and a little firework. Also floral, with a little smoke, salty sesame crackers, salted caramel, or caramel popcorn. Hints of figs, dates, varnish, and pencil shavings.
Palate
Big, drying, and smoky, with sesame oil. Malt, bready, and dry, then sweetens with notes of rich, dark sherry, raisins, dates, and dried dark fruits. Syrupy texture. A soft peat with pleasant smokiness comes through.
Finish
Long and spicy, with smoke and oak dominating, soft and warm. Continues with a sulfur tinge, dries, and occasional wisp of liquid smoke.
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