Chichibu 4 Year Old 2009 SMWS 130.1 (2013)

Name: Chichibu 4 Year Old 2009 SMWS 130.1 (2013)
Brand: Chichibu
Price: 1200.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

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Experience the very first Scotch Malt Whisky Society out-turn from Japan’s rising star with Chichibu 4 Year Old – 2009 Vintage, SMWS 130. Read more

Chichibu 4 Year Old 2009 SMWS 130.1 (2013)

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Bottle Information

Bottler: Scotch Malt Whisky Society

Cask: #130.1

Cask Type: first fill bourbon barrel

Type: Japanese Single Malt

Volume: 70cl

Region: Japanese

Vintage: 2009

Age: 4 Year Old

ABV: 61.90%

Tasting Notes

Nose Bursts of vanilla fudge, coconut macaroon and lemon sherbet drift over honeyed cereal, new-sawn pine and a hint of white-pepper spice. Palate Lively and silky—waves of toffee apple, green banana and sweet malt glide across the tongue, chased by cinnamon bark, almond nougat and a bright flash of candied grapefruit peel. Finish Medium-long, warming and gently drying—lingering sweet oak spice, vanilla sponge and a final flourish of citrus zest.

Experience the very first Scotch Malt Whisky Society out-turn from Japan’s rising star with Chichibu 4 Year Old – 2009 Vintage, SMWS 130.1 (bottled 2013). Distilled by Ichiro Akuto just a year after the distillery’s stills were fired up and filled into a first-fill ex-bourbon barrel, this small-batch malt spent a brisk four years soaking up vanilla cream, toasted coconut and bright citrus before the Society captured it at natural cask strength. Non-chill-filtered and natural in colour, only 227 individually numbered bottles showcase Chichibu’s orchard-fruit vibrancy super-charged with fresh American-oak sweetness—the inaugural SMWS release from cask code 130.

Why We Think You’ll Love It

First-fill bourbon barrel amplifies vanilla, coconut and vibrant citrus against Chichibu’s young, fruity spirit.
4 years capture the distillery’s energetic style while surprising with depth and texture from fresh oak.
Bottled at natural cask strength, non-chill-filtered and natural colour—undiluted aroma, flavour and brightness.
The inaugural SMWS cask from Chichibu (code 130.1)—strictly 227 bottles, a milestone for collectors of Japanese whisky and SMWS fans alike.
Shows how deft cask selection and Ichiro Akuto’s craft can create silky sweetness, oak spice and zesty freshness in remarkable harmony at a youthful age.

Pour a dram of this trail-blazing Chichibu and enjoy a vibrant blend of vanilla cream, tropical sweetness and crisp citrus—an unforgettable whisky that announces Japan’s new generation with every spirited sip.

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The Distillery

Chichibu Distillery, founded in 2007 by Ichiro Akuto, nestles in the foothills of the Chichibu Mountains northwest of Chichibu City, Japan. Renowned for its dedication to Japanese whisky craftsmanship, the distillery stands out by malting some Japanese barley on-site and using Japanese oak washbacks in the fermentation process. Two small stillscomplete the setup, producing refined, characterful spirits that capture the essence of Chichibu’s climate and terroir—securing Chichibu Distillery’s reputation for innovation and quality among whisky enthusiasts worldwide.

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