Chichibu 2014 / Beer Cask / Exclusive To The Whisky Exchange Japanese Whisky
- Distillery
- Chichibu
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £1000
- Tasting notes
- Fresh Fruit, Yeasty
- Description
- Chichibu's 2014 beer-cask expression is a singular experiment: the whisky has absorbed character from Shiga-Kogen's The Far East triple IPA, previously matured in the 125-litre chibidaru cask. The result is intensely flavoured, combining hoppy fruit, spice, and unexpected smokiness in complex layers rarely found in whisky. At cask strength (59.5%), this demands respect and perhaps water to unlock its character. The final entry in The Whisky Exchange's Martial Arts Trilogy, this suits adventurous palates seeking unconventional Japanese whisky.
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Chichibu 2014 / Beer Cask / Exclusive To The Whisky Exchange Japanese Whisky is a from Chichibu (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and delicately floral character — fresh fruit, yeasty. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Chichibu's 2014 beer-cask expression is a singular experiment: the whisky has absorbed character from Shiga-Kogen's The Far East triple IPA, previously matured in the 125-litre chibidaru cask. The result is intensely flavoured, combining hoppy fruit, spice, and unexpected smokiness in complex layers rarely found in whisky. At cask strength (59.5%), this demands respect and perhaps water to unlock its character. The final entry in The Whisky Exchange's Martial Arts Trilogy, this suits adventurous palates seeking unconventional Japanese whisky.
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