Chichibu Red Wine Cask 2023
- Distillery
- Chichibu
- Region
- Country
- Japan
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 50.5%
- Price
- £235
- Tasting notes
- Cooked Fruit, Sherried, Fresh Fruit
- Description
- Chichibu's 2023 release showcases the distillery's maturation philosophy, combining red wine casks from France, Japan, New Zealand, and the USA to create a complex single malt. The marriage of diverse wine influences brings layers of dark fruit, subtle tannins, and oak-driven sweetness to the palate. The texture is smooth and integrated, with the wine cask influence providing depth without overpowering the underlying malt character. Ideal for those exploring Japanese whisky's approach to international cask finishing.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Chichibu Red Wine Cask 2023 is a single malt from Chichibu (Japan), bottled at 50.5% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and light oak character — cooked fruit, sherried, fresh fruit. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Chichibu's 2023 release showcases the distillery's maturation philosophy, combining red wine casks from France, Japan, New Zealand, and the USA to create a complex single malt. The marriage of diverse wine influences brings layers of dark fruit, subtle tannins, and oak-driven sweetness to the palate. The texture is smooth and integrated, with the wine cask influence providing depth without overpowering the underlying malt character. Ideal for those exploring Japanese whisky's approach to international cask finishing.
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