Delight in the luxurious character of Ichiro’s Malt Wine Wood Reserve – a Japanese blended malt matured in premium wine casks. Shop online now to experience this rare and refined expression from Chichibu.

Product Overview

Ichiro’s Malt Wine Wood Reserve is a limited-edition Japanese blended malt whisky created by the legendary Ichiro Akuto, founder of the world-famous Chichibu Distillery. This unique expression is matured in carefully selected red wine casks, which impart a rich, fruity depth and vibrant complexity to the whisky.

Blended using single malts from Chichibu and the now-closed Hanyu Distillery, this bottling is part of Ichiro’s highly respected "Card Series" legacy and exemplifies craftsmanship, innovation, and Japanese refinement.

Key Features & Details

✅ Type: Japanese Blended Malt Whisky
✅ ABV (Alcohol by Volume): 46%
✅ Bottle Size: 700ml
✅ Distilleries: Hanyu & Chichibu
✅ Cask Type: Ex-bourbon barrels with a finish in French red wine casks

✅ Non-Chill Filtered & Natural Color – No additives, for authentic flavor and texture
✅ Packaging: Minimalist Ichiro’s label with collector-style presentation (box included where available)

Tasting Notes

🍷 Aroma: Aromas of sweet red berries, cherry jam, and blackberries, complemented by notes of dark chocolate and oak spice
🥃 Palate: Medium to full-bodied with flavors of apples, grilled pineapple, mild spices, and caramel sauce. The wine cask influence brings a fruity richness to the palate
🎯 Finish: Medium-long finish with lingering sweet wine-like notes, gentle spices, and a drying sensation towards the end

Serving Suggestions

🥃 Neat or With a Drop of Water – Ideal for sipping and exploring the wine cask influence
🧊 Lightly Chilled or Over Ice – Enhances the fruit-forward character
🍽️ Perfect Pairings:

• Duck breast with berry sauce
  

• Aged cheeses (brie, gouda)
  

• Bittersweet chocolate
  

• Roasted nuts
  
  

Why Choose Ichiro’s Malt Wine Wood Reserve?

✔ Wine Cask-Finished Excellence – Rare red wine casks add depth and sophistication
✔ Blended by Ichiro Akuto – One of the most respected names in Japanese whisky
✔ Limited Release – Highly collectible and rising in global demand
✔ Versatile & Elegant – A fruit-forward Japanese whisky perfect for gifting, tasting, or showcasing

🛒 Order Now – Taste the Artistry of Ichiro’s Wine Cask-Aged Japanese Whisky.