Ichiro's Malt

Ichiro's Malt Malt & Grain World Blend, Batch No. 505, 2020, 50.5%

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TypeBlended whisky
MRI
MRI 3
Average Score
N.A
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Description

This Ichiro's Malt & Grain World Blend 505 is a special release from Venture Whisky, founded by Ichiro Akuto of Chichibu Distillery. It was introduced in 2020 as a limited iteration to support Japanese bars and restaurants during the COVID-19 crisis. The '505' in its name refers to its 50.5% ABV. This World Blended Whisky combines whiskies from around the globe, including Chichibu's own Japanese single malt, and is non-chill filtered and non-coloured.

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Region
Japan
Age
N.A
Vintage
N.A
Bottled
2020
ABV
50.5%
Volume
70cl
Distillery
Ichiro's Malt
Origin
Japan
Cask type
N.A
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
N.A
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
Yes
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
505
PPM
N.A
Barley
N.A
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
Ichiro Akuto
Master distiller (distillation)
Ichiro Akuto
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
N.A
Has box
Yes
Closure
Screw cap
Presentation
Bottle and box
Series highlights
World Blended series; special release to support Japanese bars and restaurants during the COVID-19 crisis.
Historical context
COVID-19 crisis
Special release
Initially sold only to bars and restaurants in Japan to support them during the COVID-19 crisis.
Allocation
Japan (initially for bars and restaurants)
Nose
Blonde caramel, stewed apples, vanilla, honey, and subtle spice with hints of roasted banana and orchard fruits.
Palate
Orchard fruits like apricot and apple, balanced oak, cinnamon, white pepper, vanilla, toffee, with notes of honey, caramel, and a hint of sherry.
Finish
Long and nutty with gentle oak, creamy white pepper, malted barley, and a smooth, slightly bitter sherry aftertaste.
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