Region: Japan
Distillery: Chichibu x Shinshu Mars (Aged at Chichibu)
Age: NAS (estimated to be about 5+ Years)
ABV: 53%
Cask: Bourbon barrel, American white oak, Sherry oak
Size: 700 ml
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.