The Whisky TrailChichibu

This is a Japanese single malt whisky from Chichibu, bottled by an independent bottler as a 10-year-old single cask release. At 54.5% ABV, it is presented at a natural, full strength that can offer a more concentrated and robust style of flavour.

Single cask whiskies are drawn from one individual barrel rather than blended from many casks, so they can show a more distinctive character and slight variation from one release to another. For a novice drinker, this usually means a more individual whisky experience, with the option to add a few drops of water if the strength feels intense.