Ichiro’s Malt Mizunara Wood Reserve

Ichiro’s Malt Mizunara Wood Reserve

Ichiro’s Malt
Blended malt
Amber
46.5% ABV
Dram

Nose: Chocolate, raisins, milk powder, nutmeg, malted grains, vanilla, honey. 
Mouthfeel: Heavy body, tingly, astringent, loosens slightly. 

Tasting:  Bitter sweet. Aluminium foil, milk powder, nutmeg, malted grains, chocolate, brown paper, hints of cinnamon. 
Finish: Long. Cocoa nibs, cinnamon, raisins, aluminium foil. 

Comments: 

Sweet and luscious blend, lots of chocolate and raisin notes. There’s a feinty edge, metallic, like chewing on aluminium foil, that’s present on the nose and the tongue. A very tasty blend.

Verdict:

I like this.

Ichiro's Malt Double Distilleries

Ichiro's Malt Double Distilleries

Ichiro's Malt
Vatted malt
Golden
46% ABV
Dram

Nose: Pears, cotton sheets, salt caramel, white wine, honey. 
Mouthfeel: Medium body, slippery, loosens slightly, smooth. 
Tasting:  Sweet. Cotton sheets, cardamom, pears, honey, dried cranberries. 
Finish: Short. Black pepper, pears, red grapes, raspberries. 

Comments: 

A vatting of young Chichibu with old Hanyu. No idea how old the Hanyu is, perhaps it's more than 20 years old. In any case, the whisky is well balanced, sweet salty on the nose, but sweet and fruity on the tongue. Short spicy finish.

Verdict:

I like this.