Chichibu 7yo 2013/2023

Chichibu 7yo 2013/2023

Selection, Adelphi
Single malt - East Honshu
Pale yellow gold
57.8% ABV
Dram

Nose: Peaches, mangoes, kiwifruit, lemon zest, green apples, burnt sugar, hints of nutmeg. With water, ice cream soda, green apples, mangoes, mangoes, lemon zest. 
Mouthfeel: Light body, astringent, hot, loosens. 
Tasting:  Sweet sour. Mangoes, malted grains, burnt sugar, green apples, vanilla, ice cream soda, passionfruit. With water, peaches, mangoes, green apples, cinder toffee. 
Finish: Medium. Malted grains, burnt sugar, apple juice, cinder toffee, hints of charcoal ash. 

Comments: 

Cask 3090. Brilliant stuff, obviously spent some time in a plastic vessel, but for all that it’s still fruity and toffee’s, with a hint of crisp green apple and charcoal ash at the end to keep it interesting. Thank you Hopscotch Whisky Bar for this taste.

Verdict:

I like this a lot.