Ichiro's Malt Chichibu IPA Cask Finish
秩父 IPAカスクフィニッシュ
About
A unique expression from Chichibu distillery finished in casks that previously held India Pale Ale from a local craft brewery. This innovative cask finishing technique adds distinctive hoppy, citrus character to the rich Chichibu malt base. Extremely sought after by collectors.
Tasting Notes
Hoppy citrus, tropical fruit, honeyed malt, vanilla
Zesty hop bitterness balanced with sweet malt, grapefruit, mango, biscuit
Long hoppy bitterness with vanilla sweetness and gentle oak
What People Are Saying
Chichibu IPA Cask Finish has generated excitement in the craft whisky community for its innovative cask finishing approach. Reddit reviewers describe Ichiro's Malt Chichibu expressions generally as having "really nice oily, clingy, yet very clean mouthfeel" and being "nice and fruity." The IPA cask influence adds a unique hoppy, citrusy dimension that sets it apart. The main barrier is availability and price: Chichibu bottles are allocated, limited, and expensive. The distillery has earned cult status and nearly everything they release sells out immediately.
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How to Enjoy
Neat to appreciate the unique hop influence
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