Ichiro's Malt 2010 Chichibu Single Cask #2650 Single Malt Japanese Whisky

Ichiro's Malt 2010 Chichibu Single Cask #2650 Single Malt Japanese Whisky

Ichiro's Malt 2010 Chichibu Single Cask #2650 is a limited single-cask single malt Japanese whisky from Chichibu Distillery. Distilled in December 2010, it was first matured in a Bourbon Barrel before being transferred into an American White Oak/Oloroso Sherry Hogshead for further maturation. Bottled in October 2016, only 293 bottles were produced, making it highly collectible. This bottle is number 267 and was bottled at cask strength at 59.3% ABV.

Production & Style
Distilled in 2010 and bottled in October 2016.
Initially matured in a Bourbon Barrel.
Further matured in an American White Oak/Oloroso Sherry Hogshead.
Bottled at cask strength at 59.3% ABV, preserving its rich aromas, full body, and complete cask character.
Rich yet balanced, combining Chichibu’s malty sweetness with Sherry cask dried fruit and oak spice.

Tasting Notes
Color: Deep golden amber.
Nose: Raisins, figs, orange peel, vanilla, marzipan, honey, toasted malt, and subtle wood notes.
Palate: Rich and oily, with dried fruit, dark chocolate, cocoa, toffee, citrus, pepper, and toasted oak, supported by pronounced malt sweetness.
Finish: Long and warming, with lingering dried fruit, chocolate, spice, and oak. A small amount of water reveals additional layers of citrus, malt, and wood.

Critics' Scores & Honors
Rated approximately 89.75 points on Whiskybase, reflecting strong appreciation for both collectibility and drinking quality.
A Japan-market Travel Exclusive limited to only 293 bottles and released as a single-cask expression, giving it considerable collectible value.
The combination of Bourbon Barrel and Oloroso Sherry Hogshead maturation creates layers of vanilla, oak, dried fruit, chocolate, and spice.

Origin: Chichibu, Japan
Type: Single Malt Japanese Whisky
Distillation Year: 2010
Bottling Year: 2016
Age: 6 Years Old
Cask Type: Bourbon Barrel → American White Oak/Oloroso Sherry Hogshead
Cask No.: #2650
Bottle No.: 267 of 293 Bottles
ABV: 59.3%
Volume: 700ml