Ichiro's Malt
Chichibu Red Wine Cask Limited Edition 2023 Whisky 50 5 70cl
A red wine cask edition that reveals Chichibu's most fruited, structured and refined facet.
Chichibu Red Wine Cask 2023 is a limited-edition Japanese single malt, bottled at 50.5% vol. and matured exclusively in red wine casks sourced from France, the United States, New Zealand and Japan. Its profile unites red and dark berries, citrus, noble woods, cocoa and spice in an intense and precise reading.
Region
Chichibu, Prefectura de Saitama
Volume
70 cl
ABV
50.5% ABV
Edition
Limited edition
Price
On request
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Verified custody
Each reference is stored under controlled conditions until delivery.
Discreet delivery
Premium protected packaging with no visible exterior branding.
Gift preparation
Gift presentation available under private request.
Ideal for
Tasting notes
Nose
Honey, delicate wood, loquat, forest berries, citrus and a deep fruited sensation with echoes of spiced wine and grape skin.
Palate
Rich, fruited and structured, with blueberry, citrus, loquat, mint, fresh liquorice, vegetal nuances, cedar, bitter cocoa and fine caramel.
Finish
Long and persistent, with a pleasing bitterness, clove, orange or orangette and a final sweetness reminiscent of milk chocolate.
Editorial insight
This is a bottle distinguished by its balance between fruit richness, structural precision and the artisanal style of Chichibu. Its character combines Japanese clarity with a broader, more gastronomic wine-influenced imprint — making it a highly attractive reference for both the collector and the knowledgeable enthusiast.
Heritage & character
Chichibu Distillery, founded by Ichiro Akuto in 2007 in Saitama, has become one of the most admired houses in contemporary Japanese whisky. Its reputation rests on small productions, extraordinary attention to detail and an uncommon ability to express specific cask styles with clarity and depth, even in younger bottlings.
Technical sheet
- Brand
- Ichiro's Malt
- Category
- Japanese Single Malt / Red Wine Cask / edición limitada oficial
- Origin
- Chichibu, Prefectura de Saitama, Japan
- Producer
- Venture Whisky Ltd. (Ichiro's Malt) — Chichibu Distillery
- Volume
- 70 cl
- ABV
- 50.5% ABV
- Age
- NAS
- Edition
- Limited edition
- Designation
- NAS. Vatting de 36 barricas de vino tinto, 6 a 13 años
Food pairings
Bottle design
Presented in a cardboard case; official Ichiro's Malt Chichibu Red Wine Cask 2023 bottling with the distillery's sober aesthetic and focus on the red wine cask series.
Frequently asked questions
What type of spirit is Chichibu Red Wine Cask 2023?
It is a Japanese single malt whisky from Chichibu, bottled by Ichiro's Malt at 50.5% vol.
What makes Chichibu Red Wine Cask 2023 distinctive?
Its distinction lies in the exclusive maturation in red wine casks from four countries, its non-chill filtered bottling and its limited run of 11,800 bottles.
How is Chichibu Red Wine Cask 2023 best served?
Recommended neat, in a tulip or Glencairn glass at controlled room temperature, with a few drops of water if desired to broaden the aromatic register.
Is this a suitable gift bottle?
Yes. Its case presentation, limited edition status and Chichibu's prestige make it an excellent option for premium gifts and collections.
Private access to this reference
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