Ichiro’s Malt & Grain 505 World Blended Whisky (700ml)

Volume: 700ml          ABV: 50.5%          Age: No Age Statement         Country: Japan

The distillery was opened in 2008 and now malt their own barley as well as use ready malted barley. The barley they use is local barley and produce around five tonnes per year which is around 5% of their requirements. This allows the distillery to practice with different types of barley and understand the flavour profiles from certain ways it is grown and harvested. This Japanese distillery are very focused on fermentation and one batch can take up to 90 hours to create the right bacteria to produce the type of wash they are looking for. They have two small stills which are both 2000 litres in capacity. This distillery is still learning its craft, its innovative approach to whisky making is one of great stories and excitement. It’s a place to visit or just to sit back and enjoy what is being produced here in the comfort of a bar or in your own home. You can read more about this distillery in – The Way of Whisky, A journey of Japanese Whisky by Dave Broom

This is a special release of Ichiro’s Malt & Grain in support of the Japanese bars and restaurants during the COVID-19 crisis. The Ichiro’s Malt & Grain World Blended 505 was sold only to bars and restaurants with limited amount leaving the country and bottled at 50.5% ABV.

Our Tasting Notes

Nose: Blonde caramel, stewed apples, vanilla sponge and subtle spice.

Palate: Orchard fruits of apricot and apples, balanced oak notes lead to cinnamon spice and white pepper.

Finish: Caramel, malted barley and creamy white peppery notes.