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Ichiro's Malt Chichibu Single Cask Malt Belgium Exclusive (64.7%) is an extraordinary and ultra-rare single malt whisky from the legendary Chichibu Distillery in Japan, bottled exclusively for the Belgian market. Distilled with meticulous Japanese craftsmanship under the supervision of Ichiro Akuto, this high-proof, single-cask expression is bottled at a staggering cask strength of 64.7%. It perfectly showcases the intense concentration, complex wood interplay, and depth of flavor that has turned Chichibu into one of the most collectible and revered boutique distilleries in the world. A true masterpiece, best enjoyed neat or with a few drops of water to unlock its powerful layers.

Tasting Notes:

• Appearance: Deep rich amber with a mahogany hue

• Nose: Intensely aromatic with layers of rich oak, dark honey, dried fruits (figs, dates), a touch of sandalwood, incense, and a subtle hint of citrus peel

• Palate: Bold, full-bodied, and explosive with deep flavors of dark chocolate, warming baking spices (cloves, ginger), toasted nuts, old leather, and a complex, oily malt sweetness

• Finish: Extremely long and warming, with lingering notes of exotic wood spice, dark cacao, and a refined, elegant dryness

• Land: Japan

• Distillery: Chichibu Distillery

• Alcohol by volume: 64.7%