Ichiro's Malt Chichibu The First
イチローズモルト 秩父 ザ・ファースト
About
The very first single malt release from Chichibu distillery, bottled in 2011 from casks distilled in 2008. Only 7,400 bottles were produced. Now an extremely collectible bottle that marked the beginning of Chichibu's legendary status.
Tasting Notes
Fresh and youthful with vanilla, citrus, honey, new make character, and butterscotch
Vibrant malt, lemon, honey, vanilla, white pepper, and a surprising depth for its age
Medium to long with a lingering sweetness and gentle oak spice
What People Are Saying
A legendary bottle in the Japanese whisky world. Chichibu The First was the inaugural release from Ichiro Akuto's distillery and is now a collector's grail. Reddit reviewers who have tasted it describe it as "very tasty, very well made" with a "medium length and refreshing" finish. Current market prices are astronomical (well over $2,000), making it essentially a museum piece. The community regards it as a historic milestone in Japanese craft whisky rather than something to actively seek for drinking.
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How to Enjoy
Best enjoyed neat at cask strength, or with a few drops of water to tame the ABV.
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