Ichiro's Malt & Grain Blended Japanese Whisky 2026
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About
The 2026 limited edition of Ichiro Akuto's flagship Malt & Grain blend. This vintage won World's Best Blended Limited Release at the 2026 World Whiskies Awards. It features Japanese oak matured components that add the signature apricot and mango complexity Chichibu fans chase.
Tasting Notes
Rich apricot and mango with hints of smoke, lifted by Japanese oak aromatics.
Cherry, white chocolate, layered fruit sweetness with a slightly astringent edge from mizunara oak.
Long, superb, lingering oak spice and dried fruit.
What People Are Saying
WWA 2026 judges: "Japanese oak brings out the rich apricot and mango with hint of smoke. The palate has cherry, white chocolate but with a slightly astringent aftertaste. The finish is long and superb." Won World's Best Blended Limited Release.
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How to Enjoy
Best neat or with a single drop of water to open up the mizunara character. Too complex for highball.
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