Chichibu 2011 Malt Dream Cask #1500 for The Royal Scotsman – 70cl – 65% ABV
This Chichibu 2011 Malt Dream Cask is a rare and exclusive single cask release, specially selected for The Royal Scotsman. Distilled in 2011 and bottled in 2022, this Japanese single malt was matured in a bourbon cask (cask number 1500) and bottled at a powerful cask strength of 65% ABV. Only 133 bottles were released, making this a true collector’s item.
Chichibu is renowned for its hands-on approach to whisky making, from traditional Mizunara wash backs and small stills to the use of wooden paddles for stirring the mash. Founded by Ichiro Akuto—reviving the legacy of his grandfather’s Hanyu distillery—Chichibu has quickly become one of Japan’s most respected producers, known for quality and innovation.
Key Features
Distillery: Chichibu
Founder: Ichiro Akuto
Country: Japan
Distillation Year: 2011
Bottling Year: 2022
Cask Type: Bourbon
Cask Number: 1500
ABV: 65% (Cask Strength)
Bottle Size: 70cl
Number of Bottles: 133
Special Release: For The Royal Scotsman
Bottle Number: Discreet (obscured at request of owner)
Tasting Notes
Nose: Vibrant fruit, vanilla, and subtle oak spice.
Palate: Full-bodied and intense, with layers of sweet malt, creamy vanilla, and robust spice.
Finish: Long and warming, with lingering fruit and a touch of bourbon cask sweetness.
This Chichibu 2011 Malt Dream Cask is a rare and exclusive single cask release, specially selected for The Royal Scotsman. Distilled in 2011 and bottled in 2022, this Japanese single malt was matured in a bourbon cask (cask number 1500) and bottled at a powerful cask strength of 65% ABV. Only 133 bottles were released, making this a true collector’s item.
Chichibu is renowned for its hands-on approach to whisky making, from traditional Mizunara wash backs and small stills to the use of wooden paddles for stirring the mash. Founded by Ichiro Akuto—reviving the legacy of his grandfather’s Hanyu distillery—Chichibu has quickly become one of Japan’s most respected producers, known for quality and innovation.
Key Features
Distillery: Chichibu
Founder: Ichiro Akuto
Country: Japan
Distillation Year: 2011
Bottling Year: 2022
Cask Type: Bourbon
Cask Number: 1500
ABV: 65% (Cask Strength)
Bottle Size: 70cl
Number of Bottles: 133
Special Release: For The Royal Scotsman
Bottle Number: Discreet (obscured at request of owner)
Tasting Notes
Nose: Vibrant fruit, vanilla, and subtle oak spice.
Palate: Full-bodied and intense, with layers of sweet malt, creamy vanilla, and robust spice.
Finish: Long and warming, with lingering fruit and a touch of bourbon cask sweetness.
Original: $4,167.21
-65%$4,167.21
$1,458.52Description
This Chichibu 2011 Malt Dream Cask is a rare and exclusive single cask release, specially selected for The Royal Scotsman. Distilled in 2011 and bottled in 2022, this Japanese single malt was matured in a bourbon cask (cask number 1500) and bottled at a powerful cask strength of 65% ABV. Only 133 bottles were released, making this a true collector’s item.
Chichibu is renowned for its hands-on approach to whisky making, from traditional Mizunara wash backs and small stills to the use of wooden paddles for stirring the mash. Founded by Ichiro Akuto—reviving the legacy of his grandfather’s Hanyu distillery—Chichibu has quickly become one of Japan’s most respected producers, known for quality and innovation.
Key Features
Distillery: Chichibu
Founder: Ichiro Akuto
Country: Japan
Distillation Year: 2011
Bottling Year: 2022
Cask Type: Bourbon
Cask Number: 1500
ABV: 65% (Cask Strength)
Bottle Size: 70cl
Number of Bottles: 133
Special Release: For The Royal Scotsman
Bottle Number: Discreet (obscured at request of owner)
Tasting Notes
Nose: Vibrant fruit, vanilla, and subtle oak spice.
Palate: Full-bodied and intense, with layers of sweet malt, creamy vanilla, and robust spice.
Finish: Long and warming, with lingering fruit and a touch of bourbon cask sweetness.
