Ichiro's Malt Double Distilleries 2021 Chichibu X Komagatake

This whisky perfectly embodies the union of the distinct styles of Chichibu and Komagatake. It offers a rich, complex experience, with a generously fruity profile that immediately seduces the nose. On the palate, a wave of subtle, complex flavors takes hold, bringing both sweetness and depth. A slight reduction with a drop of water reveals an even more delicate, silky texture, adding to the voluptuousness of the beverage.

This whisky is a blend of malts from the Chichibu and Komagatake wineries, each aged in its own region before being harmonized for this unique project. This process enables a unique fusion of each distillery's characteristics, creating a perfect balance between fruity aromas and exceptional subtlety. The rich, generous aromatic profile of this whisky makes it a fascinating exploration of the possibilities offered by the art of Japanese whisky.

This project, initiated in 2015 by Kasuto Hombo of the Mars distillery and Ichiro Akuto of the Chichibu distillery, marks a new stage in the history of Japanese whisky. The collaboration, which has given rise to two special editions of all-Japanese blended malts in 2021, celebrates the art of Japanese blending while breaking down traditional distillery boundaries.