Chichibu 2016 / 7 Year Old / Cask 14198 / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange Japanese Whisky
- Distillery
- Chichibu
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £500
- Tasting notes
- Fresh Fruit, Citric, Yeasty, Leafy
- Description
- This 2016 Chichibu was distilled from Odyssey and Concerto barley and matured in a Kusuda wine barrel from New Zealand, bottled at cask strength (59.5% ABV). The wine barrel influence adds complexity uncommon in Japanese whisky. It appeals to those seeking regional character combined with unconventional cask finishing.
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Chichibu 2016 / 7 Year Old / Cask 14198 / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange Japanese Whisky is a from Chichibu (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect fruity, floral and sweet character — fresh fruit, citric, yeasty, leafy. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
This 2016 Chichibu was distilled from Odyssey and Concerto barley and matured in a Kusuda wine barrel from New Zealand, bottled at cask strength (59.5% ABV). The wine barrel influence adds complexity uncommon in Japanese whisky. It appeals to those seeking regional character combined with unconventional cask finishing.
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