- Nose: 22 Palate: 23 Finish: 23 Balance: 23 Total: 91
- Nose: Light vanilla and brine
- Palate: Viscous, vanilla, yeast, bananas and coconuts
- Finish: Apples, butter and bananas
- Type: Blend
- Age: NAS
- ABV: 58.5%
- Distiller: Chichibu
- Where made: Chichibu, Saitama Prefecture JAPAN
- Region: Japan
- Approximate Price: $350
- Value: POOR
This isn't technically a Japanese whisky, as it uses grain and spirit from both Japan and Scotland - it is described as a "world blend." It was finished in a bourbon barrel and bottled in January 2019, exclusively for Mick's Bar (Niseko, Japan). There were 230 bottles in the release. Thank you Nate for the opportunity to enjoy this rare and delicious dram!