- 70cL
Every year since 2018, Japanese distillery Chichibu, founded by Ichiro Akuto in 2008, has created a new blend dedicated to the City of Light: Chichibu Paris Edition. 2024 Edition pays tribute to the most beautiful monuments in Paris and Tokyo. Six versions of labels printed on washi, a traditional Japanese paper, contrast these buildings that have become symbols of their city.
Chichibu Paris Edition 2024 is a blend of twelve bourbon barrels, two quarter casks (chibidaru) and a red wine cask averaging six to seven years of age. Following in the footsteps of the 2023 version, an ever more subtle peatiness sets the tone for a tasting that continues to gain in substance and complexity.
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Chichibu is an independent Japanese distillery founded in 2008 by Ichiro Akuto, the heir to a long lineage of sake and whisky makers. Located in the mountainous region of Saitama, northwest of Tokyo, Chichibu has quickly become a symbol of the new wave of Japanese whisky. Despite its small size, the distillery focuses on artisanal craftsmanship, high-quality ingredients, and precise aging in a wide variety of casks. Produced in limited quantities, Chichibu whiskies are highly sought after worldwide for their aromatic richness, balance, and distinctive character.
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