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This is a special bottling released by the Chichibu Distillery and is a vatting of malt from two distilleries, "Chichibu" and "Komagatake", which has been matured at the Chichibu Distillery in a variety of Bourbon Barrel, American White Oak and Sherry Oak for more than 5 years. In 2015, Venture Whisky (Chichibu) Distillery and Mars Shinshu Distillery began exchanging their new make spirit, which was subsequently matured in their respective locations. 10,200 bottles were released.

Nose: Caramel sweetness, some dusty book shelves and a medley of tropical fruits Palate: Sweet toffee along with tropical fruits including banana and pineapple Finish:  Ends with a salty finish and hints of tropical fruits. 

The Mars Shinshu Distillery release of their vatting with Chichibu malt is available HERE. 

This world blended whisky, crafted by Ichiro Akuto, founder of the Chichibu Distillery, celebrates the 20th anniversary of Venture Whisky. Established in September 2004, at a time when the whisky industry was struggling, Chichibu aimed to share the original spirits inherited from Ichiro Akuto's father while crafting a new Whisky which captured the essence of Japanese Whisky making and blending.

The whisky combines oak-aged malt and grain whiskies from various renowned regions, including those from the Chichibu Distillery, which began operations in 2008. Carefully matured in Chichibu’s cellars, the result is a well-balanced whisky with a distinctive character. The composition reflects the history of Venture Whisky, and the distillery expresses gratitude to its supporters, hoping they will continue to enjoy their offerings for years to come.

The whisky has an aroma of golden peach, pineapple, honey, mint, and cinnamon. It tastes malty and sweet, with juicy fruit, vanilla, and spices, finishing with a complex blend of acidity, spiciness, and lingering sweetness.

This bottling from Ichiro Akuto has historically included malt from 2 distilleries - Chichibu & from his grandfather's distillery Hanyu.

Honeyed sweet berries with hint of aromatic spices on the nose. On the palate, again honey sweetness at the start, followed by ginger spice, malty and subtle oak.