Ichiro's Malt Chichibu IPA Cask Finish vs Hakushu 18 Year Old
A side-by-side look at two Japanese whiskies to help you decide which one fits your palate and budget.
At a Glance
| Ichiro's Malt Chichibu IPA Cask Finish | Hakushu 18 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.5% | 43% |
| Age Statement | NAS | 18 years |
| Price Tier | $500+ | $500+ |
| Distillery | Chichibu Distillery | Hakushu Distillery |
| JSLMA Compliant | Yes | Yes |
Category
Ichiro's Single Malt
Hakushu Single Malt
ABV
Ichiro's 57.5%
Hakushu 43%
Age Statement
Ichiro's NAS
Hakushu 18 years
Price Tier
Ichiro's $500+
Hakushu $500+
Distillery
Ichiro's Chichibu Distillery
Hakushu Hakushu Distillery
JSLMA Compliant
Ichiro's Yes
Hakushu Yes
Tasting Notes
| Ichiro's Malt Chichibu IPA Cask Finish | Hakushu 18 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Nose | Hoppy citrus, tropical fruit, honeyed malt, vanilla | Fresh green apple, pear, light peat smoke, forest herbs, and a hint of eucalyptus |
| Palate | Zesty hop bitterness balanced with sweet malt, grapefruit, mango, biscuit | Crisp citrus, green fruit, subtle smoke, white pepper, honeyed malt with a pleasantly herbal quality |
| Finish | Long hoppy bitterness with vanilla sweetness and gentle oak | Long, clean, and gently smoky with lingering green fruit and fresh oak notes |
Nose
Ichiro's Malt Chichibu IPA Cask Finish
Hoppy citrus, tropical fruit, honeyed malt, vanilla
Hakushu 18 Year Old
Fresh green apple, pear, light peat smoke, forest herbs, and a hint of eucalyptus
Palate
Ichiro's Malt Chichibu IPA Cask Finish
Zesty hop bitterness balanced with sweet malt, grapefruit, mango, biscuit
Hakushu 18 Year Old
Crisp citrus, green fruit, subtle smoke, white pepper, honeyed malt with a pleasantly herbal quality
Finish
Ichiro's Malt Chichibu IPA Cask Finish
Long hoppy bitterness with vanilla sweetness and gentle oak
Hakushu 18 Year Old
Long, clean, and gently smoky with lingering green fruit and fresh oak notes
Key Differences
- • Ichiro's Malt Chichibu IPA Cask Finish comes in stronger at 57.5% ABV compared to Hakushu 18 Year Old's 43%.
- • Hakushu 18 Year Old has a 18 year age statement, while Ichiro's Malt Chichibu IPA Cask Finish is a no-age-statement (NAS) release.
- • They come from different distilleries: Chichibu Distillery and Hakushu Distillery.