Ichiro's Malt
Ichiros Malt Grain Blended Japanese Whisky 46 5 70cl
The precision of Chichibu applied to the art of the Japanese blend.
Ichiro's Malt & Grain Japanese Blended Whisky is a refined expression created by Ichiro Akuto in Chichibu, Saitama. Bottled at 46.5% ABV in a 70 cl format, it combines malt and grain whiskies in an elegant, fruited and spiced profile. It is a bottle highly regarded by Japanese whisky enthusiasts and by those seeking a gift of genuine distinction.
Region
Chichibu, Saitama
Volume
70 cl
ABV
46.5% ABV
Edition
Standard
Price
On request
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Verified custody
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Discreet delivery
Premium protected packaging with no visible exterior branding.
Gift preparation
Gift presentation available under private request.
Ideal for
Tasting notes
Nose
Aromas of peach, dried apricot, gentle caramel, vanilla cream, citrus zest and ripe banana, with a background of fine oak and delicate spices.
Palate
Silky and balanced entry, with notes of ripe fruit, light honey, vanilla, sweet cereal, candied citrus and subtle spice. The texture is medium to full, with very polished alcohol integration.
Finish
Medium-to-long persistence, with an impression of vanilla, yellow fruit, delicate oak and a clean spiced echo.
Editorial insight
Few names synthesise the new prestige of Japanese whisky as clearly as Ichiro Akuto. This bottle does not seek grandiloquence, but precision: a blend worked with sensitivity, where each element appears placed with clear intent. Ichiro's Malt & Grain Japanese Blended Whisky offers the serene elegance that distinguishes the finest contemporary Japanese references.
Heritage & character
The story behind Ichiro's Malt is tied to the Akuto family, connected to sake production since the seventeenth century and later to the legacy of Hanyu. After the closure of that distillery, Ichiro Akuto rescued its stocks, founded Venture Whisky and launched Chichibu Distillery — a house that swiftly became a world reference. His work unites respect for Japanese tradition, sensitivity towards maturation in varied casks and a modern perspective on blending.
Technical sheet
- Brand
- Ichiro's Malt
- Category
- Japanese Blended Whisky
- Origin
- Chichibu, Saitama, Japan
- Producer
- Venture Whisky / Chichibu Distillery
- Volume
- 70 cl
- ABV
- 46.5% ABV
- Edition
- Standard
- Designation
- Japanese Blended Whisky
Food pairings
Bottle design
A sober, contemporary bottle labelled under the Ichiro's Malt brand, with elegant presentation centred on the reputation of the producer and of Japanese artisanal whisky.
Frequently asked questions
What type of spirit is Ichiro's Malt & Grain Japanese Blended Whisky?
It is a Japanese blended whisky crafted from malt and grain whiskies under the direction of Ichiro Akuto in the Chichibu Distillery environment, Japan.
What distinguishes Ichiro's Malt & Grain Japanese Blended Whisky?
Its principal appeal lies in the signature of Ichiro Akuto, the prestige of Chichibu and a considered production that delivers more depth and precision than many commercial blends. Bottled at 46.5% ABV, it combines elegance, texture and a highly refined fruited-spiced profile.
How is Ichiro's Malt & Grain Japanese Blended Whisky best served?
Best enjoyed neat in a tulip glass, with a few drops of water to open the aromatic profile, or in a Japanese-style highball for a fresher, more gastronomic expression.
Is it a good bottle for a gift?
Yes. It is an excellent gift for Japanese whisky enthusiasts and for those who value reference names such as Ichiro Akuto. Its reputation, sensory balance and premium positioning give it real presence as a gift.
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