Chichibu London Edition 2018

Chichibu London Edition 2018

Official bottling
Single malt - East Honshu
Dark gold 
56.5% ABV
Dram

Nose: malted grains, lemon zest, baked apples, sandalwood, pine, hints of blackcurrants. With water, apple juice, white grapes, hints of raisins. 
Mouthfeel: Medium body, thickens slightly, astringent, volatile. 
Tasting:  Bitter sweet. Lemon zest, apple juice, pine, sandalwood, hints of cinnamon. With water, white grapes, raisins, gooseberries. 
Finish: Long. Walnuts, cinnamon, raisins, apple juice. 

Comments: 

Fruity and woody, even herbaceous. Very strong, and water brings out some of the more delicate fruity notes. I found this to be very good whisky, but definitely under aged.

Verdict:

I like this.