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Ichiro's Malt Hanyu 20 Year Old, American White Oak Cask, 2009, 57.5%
Ichiro's Malt

Ichiro's Malt Hanyu 20 Year Old, American White Oak Cask, 2009, 57.5%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 39
Average Score
Avg 90
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Description

Built in 1941 during World War II, closed in 2000 and dismantled in 2004, Hanyu's legacy lives on thanks to Ichiro Akuto who purchased the remaining 400 casks and began releasing it in the Ichiro's Malt card series. This marketing masterstroke featured a different playing card on the label, allowing people to easily remember their favourites and encouraging collectors to complete the full deck. Th ...

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Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Jan 11, 2026SGD 2,978.85
Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Aug 4, 2025SGD 2,852.41
Region
Hanyu
Age
20 Years
Vintage
1989
Bottled
2009
ABV
57.5%
Volume
70cl
Distillery
Ichiro's Malt
Origin
Japan
Cask type
American White Oak
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
N.A
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
N.A
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
N.A
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
663
Has box
Yes
Closure
Cork
Presentation
Box
Series highlights
N.A
Historical context
Whisky from the now silent Hanyu distillery, whose stocks were acquired by Ichiro Akuto after its closure in 2000.
Special release
N.A
Allocation
N.A
Nose
The aromas have alight fruit notes with malt and spice.
Palate
Smooth and soft with good sweetness and winter spice.
Finish
Finish is long, spicy and smooth.
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