Ichiro's Malt & Grain World Blended Whisky Limited Edition 750ml

Ichiro's Malt & Grain comes from Chichibu, Ichiro Akuto's small distillery in Saitama, north of Tokyo. It's a world blended whisky, and the label says so: Scotch, Canadian rye, American bourbon and Irish whiskey, joined with Chichibu's own single malt.

Each part is aged at least ten years, some far longer, and the whiskies are brought to Japan and married before bottling at 48%, without chill filtering or added colour. Malted barley leads. Apple, cinnamon, roasted corn, white pepper and honey on the nose; a rich, malty palate with toffee, vanilla and caramel.

For something no single country could make, this is the bottle. For a blend made entirely in Japan, try Hibiki 21.

Sip it neat or with a few drops of water. At 48% it also makes a serious highball.

We carry it in the 750ml size. More bottles are under Japanese whisky, and the rest of our whiskey is a click away. Pick it up at our Brooklyn store or get same-day delivery in Brooklyn, Manhattan & Queens.