Ichiro's Malt Chichibu IPA Cask Finish vs Yamazaki 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 | Yamazaki 18 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.5% | 43% |
| Age Statement | NAS | 18 years |
| Price Tier | $500+ | $500+ |
| Distillery | Chichibu Distillery | Yamazaki Distillery |
| JSLMA Compliant | Yes | Yes |
Category
Ichiro's Single Malt
Yamazaki Single Malt
ABV
Ichiro's 57.5%
Yamazaki 43%
Age Statement
Ichiro's NAS
Yamazaki 18 years
Price Tier
Ichiro's $500+
Yamazaki $500+
Distillery
Ichiro's Chichibu Distillery
Yamazaki Yamazaki Distillery
JSLMA Compliant
Ichiro's Yes
Yamazaki Yes
Tasting Notes
| Ichiro's Malt Chichibu IPA Cask Finish | Yamazaki 18 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Nose | Hoppy citrus, tropical fruit, honeyed malt, vanilla | Deep aromas of dark chocolate, raisins, sherry and blackcurrant with hints of incense and Mizunara oak. |
| Palate | Zesty hop bitterness balanced with sweet malt, grapefruit, mango, biscuit | Rich and complex with dried fruits, dark chocolate, cinnamon and a deep oakiness. Very full bodied. |
| Finish | Long hoppy bitterness with vanilla sweetness and gentle oak | Exceptionally long with lingering spices, dark fruit, and sandalwood. |
Nose
Ichiro's Malt Chichibu IPA Cask Finish
Hoppy citrus, tropical fruit, honeyed malt, vanilla
Yamazaki 18 Year Old
Deep aromas of dark chocolate, raisins, sherry and blackcurrant with hints of incense and Mizunara oak.
Palate
Ichiro's Malt Chichibu IPA Cask Finish
Zesty hop bitterness balanced with sweet malt, grapefruit, mango, biscuit
Yamazaki 18 Year Old
Rich and complex with dried fruits, dark chocolate, cinnamon and a deep oakiness. Very full bodied.
Finish
Ichiro's Malt Chichibu IPA Cask Finish
Long hoppy bitterness with vanilla sweetness and gentle oak
Yamazaki 18 Year Old
Exceptionally long with lingering spices, dark fruit, and sandalwood.
Key Differences
- • Ichiro's Malt Chichibu IPA Cask Finish comes in stronger at 57.5% ABV compared to Yamazaki 18 Year Old's 43%.
- • Yamazaki 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 Yamazaki Distillery.