Ichiro's Malt Hanyu 1986 Single Cask #1383 Salon de Shimaji 26 Years (70cl, 55.3%)

This is a single cask Hanyu from the now-closed Hanyu Distillery, released under the Ichiro's Malt name. It was distilled in 1986, finished in a Madeira cask (cask #1383) and bottled in 2013 by Pen x Shinanoya for Salon de Shimaji. It is 26 years old and was bottled at its natural cask strength of 55.3% ABV, with 260 bottles produced, each 70cl. The nose is dried fruit, honey and nutty Madeira, with layers of spice and oak. On the palate come dark fruit, creamy vanilla and subtle spice, shaped by the Madeira cask. The finish is long and warming, with dried fruit, gentle oak and lingering sweetness.