Chichibu 2014 Single Cask #11043 Cyborg Series for The Whisky Exchange

Distilled in 2014 at the pioneering Chichibu distillery, this single cask – #11043 from the ‘Cyborg’ series – embodies the meticulous, hands-on approach of Ichiro Akuto, reviving whisky-making traditions from his grandfather’s Hanyu distillery. Crafted with a dedication to quality, Chichibu benefits from Japan’s unique climate, fostering exceptional maturation within its Mizunara washbacks and small, uniquely-shaped stills. Matured in a single Imperial IPA cask, this 70cl bottling presents a robust 59.5% ABV and delivers a complex flavour profile reflective of both Japanese precision and innovative cask influence. Limited to just 236 bottles, it represents a significant expression in the ongoing Japanese whisky renaissance.