{"product_id":"chichibu-ichiro-single-malt-the-floor-malted-bottled-2012-700ml-072026","title":"Chichibu (Ichiro) Single Malt The Floor Malted Bottled 2012 - 700ml (072026)","description":"\u003cp\u003eChichibu (Ichiro's Malt) \"The Floor Malted\" (2012 Release) is a landmark single malt Japanese whisky, one of the earliest releases from the Chichibu Distillery. This masterpiece is a result of founder Ichiro Akuto's return to Japan after studying traditional floor malting techniques in England, where he personally oversaw the distillation process. Only 8,800 bottles were released worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistillation Year: 2009\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottling Year: 2012\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge: 3 years (Single Malt Whisky)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV: 50.5% (Cask Strength)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaturation Cask Type: Primarily matured in ex-bourbon casks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Ground Malting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe malt is entirely grown using the ancient, traditional method of hand-raking and turning it over in the ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhile this process is extremely labor-intensive, it imparts a deeper, more layered malt sweetness and complexity to the whisky.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Facilitates Rapid Aging:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChichibu City's climate is characterized by hot summers and cold winters. The significant diurnal and seasonal temperature variations accelerate the interaction between the wine and the oak barrels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlthough aged for only 3 years, the wine already exhibits a fullness, balance, and rich fruit aromas beyond the reach of oak barrels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNose: Definitely a bourbon nose, sweet with honey, pears, peaches and red delicious apples. Vanilla and floral notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalate: Powerful cereal and malt join the fruit while bitter oak and spice add complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinish: Long, spicy and malty with lingering sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine's Link Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45781119402028,"sku":null,"price":9500.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0338\/2008\/2220\/files\/2026-07-09143804_22c53386-00a5-4d0b-952a-e5bff898aede.jpg?v=1783581117","url":"https:\/\/wines-link-store.com\/products\/chichibu-ichiro-single-malt-the-floor-malted-bottled-2012-700ml-072026","provider":"Wine's Link Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}