Ichiro's Malt & Grain Chichibu Blended Whisky

A lovely blended whisky from Japan, created by Ichiro Akuto, the Japanese whisky extraordinaire. This particular gem is made with both malt and grain whisky from Japan as well as (possibly) some whisky from other countries too - the label describes it as "a worldwide blended whisky".

In Ichiro’s words “An all world whisky” the key malt is Ichiro’s Malt, with his selection of Scotch, Irish, Canadian and Bourbon aged in country 3-5 years and aged on sight in Chichibu an additional 1-3 years. Ichiro’s Malt and Grain is blended to balance a heart of Japanese whisky complimented by the major whiskies of the world.

Nose: apricot, popcorn toffee, vanilla cream, meyer lemon zest 
Palate: toffee roasted chestnut gingerbread, vanilla and black pepper 
Finish: medium-long with honey and black pepper