Chichibu Paris Edition 2018 is a commemorative single malt created to mark the 160th anniversary of Franco-Japanese diplomatic relations. This limited release of 1,357 bottles is a vatting of five casks: three Mizunara oak and two new French oak, filled with distillate from two barley varieties (Tipple and Braemar), distilled in 2009, 2011, and 2012. Bottled at cask strength 57.3% ABV, non-chill-filtered.
MATURATION: The five-cask composition is the foundation of this whisky's complexity. Three Mizunara (Japanese oak) casks contribute signature oriental incense, sandalwood and spiced sweetness that no other wood replicates; two new French oak casks add structure, vanilla and a tighter tannic grip.
SERVING: Serve in a Glencairn at room temperature. This is a whisky for careful, unhurried drinking, Mizunara notes emerge slowly and reward patience. Water is recommended in small increments (five drops at a time) to open the incense and spice layers without diminishing the concentrated richness.
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