Hanyu Distillery

4-1-11
Hanyushi Nishi
Saitama
South of Japan
348-0054
Japan

Telephone: 0081 4856 3311

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Whiskies from 'Hanyu Distillery'

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• Golden Horse Chichibu 10 Years Old

Fresh, lively, flirtatious but slightly tart and astringent.

• Golden Horse Chichibu 12 Years Old

Bittersweet, sophisticated.

• Golden Horse Chichibu 8 Years Old

Well-balanced. Elegant.

• Ichiro's Malt 1985 Ace of Spades

When oak is elegantly mastered, no problem. Same with the alcohol. A beautiful example of controlled maturation.

• Ichiro's Malt 1988 King of Diamonds

Water undoubtedly tames the alcohol but alters the freshness and enticing natural sharpness of that bold whisky.

• Ichiro's Malt 1990 Queen of Hearts

A well balanced and refreshing dram. Try it with raw fish and ginger in vinegar.

• Ichiro's Malt 20 Years Old

The nose is more enticing than the palate. Water reduces the gap, bringing in a velvety texture.

• Ichiro's Malt Ace of Hearts, 22 Years Old

Water cuts the edges a little but does not mellow the sourness.

• Ichiro's Malt King of Spades, 21 Years Old

A liquid dessert. Reminds me of a rich Balvenie. Superb dram.

• Ichiro's Malt Three of Diamonds

Lacks balance. Alcohol is quite fierce. Water tames it down but needs to be strictly dosed as it enhances bitterness. Some character but quite sharp.

• Ichiro's Malt Two of Clubs

The nose is more appealing than the palate. Water tames it.

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Articles about 'Hanyu'

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• Lost in a nation

  Dave visits the new rebuilt Hanyu distillery and takes in some Japanese culture..
  Found in issue 69 (A dram with Dave Broom)

• A real taste of Japan

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  Found in issue 68 (spy)

• Full House (Hanyu)

  Dave Broom looks at the story behind this new Japanese whisky company which is upping the anté.
  Found in issue 64 (Distillery Focus)

• Eastern delights

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  Found in issue 60 (Whisky News)

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