{"product_id":"ichiros-malt-mizunara-wood-reserve-blended-malt-whisky-46-700ml","title":"Chichibu Ichiro's Malt Mizunara Wood Reserve Blended Malt Whisky 46.50% 700ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eChichibu Distillery is a Japanese whisky distillery located in the town of Chichibu in Saitama Prefecture. The distillery was founded in 2004 by Ichiro Akuto, the grandson of the founder of the Hanyu Distillery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Chichibu Distillery is one of the smallest distilleries in Japan, and it produces a small quantity of single malt whisky each year. The distillery is known for its use of traditional methods and its focus on quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe water used in the production of Chichibu whiskies comes from the Chichibu River, which is said to have a high mineral content. The distillery also uses peated barley in some of its whiskies, which gives them a smoky flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChichibu whiskies are highly regarded by whisky enthusiasts, and they have won numerous awards at international whisky competitions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Mizunara Wood Reserve (MWR) is widely regarded as one of the greatest expressions of the influence of Japanese Oak on a whisky. Mizunara casks have been used sparingly since the 1940s. They are difficult to work with, with staves often being unable to hold the right shape to keep a barrel watertight, but after prolonged aging, the result is worth it. Mizunara aged whiskies are intensely oaky, with perfumed notes of sandalwood \u0026amp; cigar boxes, honey and stonefruit. A lightness with underlying strength that is perfectly matched to the Ichiro's spirit profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gentle Mizunara, soft grass and cigar box notes. Hints of grapefruit, apples, coconut with honey and toasty wood notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rich and spicy with toffee apples, sweet baking spices and orchard fruits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sweet medium finish with soft spices.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chichibu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42334610128982,"sku":"IMMWNV10 UCAU","price":239.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0591\/3968\/6486\/files\/Chichibu_Ichiro_s_Malt_Mizunara_Wood_Reserve_Blended_Malt_Whisky_46.50_700ml_001.png?v=1779292382","url":"https:\/\/unitedcellars.com.au\/products\/ichiros-malt-mizunara-wood-reserve-blended-malt-whisky-46-700ml","provider":"United Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}