Ichiro's Malt Chichibu IPA Cask Finish vs Yamazaki Limited Edition 2023
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 Limited Edition 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.5% | 43% |
| Age Statement | NAS | NAS |
| 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 NAS
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 Limited Edition 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Nose | Hoppy citrus, tropical fruit, honeyed malt, vanilla | Ripe strawberry, rose petals, sweet vanilla, cinnamon |
| Palate | Zesty hop bitterness balanced with sweet malt, grapefruit, mango, biscuit | Rich dried fruits, dark chocolate, wine tannins, honey, Japanese oak spice |
| Finish | Long hoppy bitterness with vanilla sweetness and gentle oak | Very long with elegant wine cask influence and lingering mizunara sandalwood |
Nose
Ichiro's Malt Chichibu IPA Cask Finish
Hoppy citrus, tropical fruit, honeyed malt, vanilla
Yamazaki Limited Edition 2023
Ripe strawberry, rose petals, sweet vanilla, cinnamon
Palate
Ichiro's Malt Chichibu IPA Cask Finish
Zesty hop bitterness balanced with sweet malt, grapefruit, mango, biscuit
Yamazaki Limited Edition 2023
Rich dried fruits, dark chocolate, wine tannins, honey, Japanese oak spice
Finish
Ichiro's Malt Chichibu IPA Cask Finish
Long hoppy bitterness with vanilla sweetness and gentle oak
Yamazaki Limited Edition 2023
Very long with elegant wine cask influence and lingering mizunara sandalwood
Key Differences
- • Ichiro's Malt Chichibu IPA Cask Finish comes in stronger at 57.5% ABV compared to Yamazaki Limited Edition 2023's 43%.
- • They come from different distilleries: Chichibu Distillery and Yamazaki Distillery.