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Rank: 57.8 pctl
Value: $1.34 / pctl
Japan • $77.47 • 43.0% ABV
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Rank: 71.1 pctl
Value: $1.36 / pctl
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Chichibu Ichiro's Malt & Grain
[EE-chee-roe's]
Chichibu Ichiro's Malt & Grain is an acclaimed "World Blended Whisky" produced by the Chichibu Distillery in Saitama, Japan, founded by legendary blender Ichiro Akuto. It is known for blending Japanese single malt from Chichibu with malt and grain whiskies sourced from Scotland, Canada, Ireland, and the United States.
Rumored: 30% Malted Barley • 70% Other Grains • High Other Grains
Ratings:
Whisky Advocate: 90.00 pts
Whiskybase: 85.00 pts
Total Wine: 94.00 pts
Part of the Privately Owned family of brands.
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Nose: Fresh and delicate aromas lead with orchard fruits like pear and peach, followed by sweet accents of vanilla cream, lemon zest, and a subtle hint of floral honey
Palate: A silky, mouth-coating texture delivers a balanced blend of toffee, tropical fruits, and roasted chestnut, evolving into a spicy mid-palate of ginger, black pepper, and cinnamon
Finish: The medium-to-long finish is defined by lingering notes of honeyed sweetness, white pepper, and citrus peel that fade slowly into a pleasant malted grain aftertaste.
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Rank: 57.8 pctl
Value: $1.34 / pctl
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Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt
[TAH-KET-SUE-RU]
Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt is a renowned Japanese blended malt whisky, designed to showcase expert blending, featuring a mix of single malts from Nikka's Yoichi and Miyagikyo distilleries. Named after Nikka's founder, Masataka Taketsuru, it balances gentle fruitiness, rich malt, and subtle smoke, usually with no age statement (NAS) at 43% ABV.
100% Malted Barley
Pro Ratings:
Whisky Advocate: 91.00 pts
Whiskybase: 83.60 pts
Total Wine: 90.00 pts
Wine Enthusiast: 93.00 pts
Flaviar: 86.00 pts
Drink Hacker: 87.00 pts
Part of the Asahi Group Holdings family of brands.
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Nose: Fresh and complex, it opens with bright aromas of green apple, pear, and honeyed malt, followed by hints of candied citrus, floral vanilla, and a subtle, soft wisp of smoke
Palate: A creamy, light-to-medium bodied blend of rich malt and orchard fruits, transitioning into gentle spice, caramel, and a delicate woody salinity
Finish: Medium-long and smooth, it leaves a pleasant, lingering warmth with notes of malt sweetness, subtle oak tannins, and a faint cocoa-like peat.
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