Chichibu Newborn (Cask #127)
Blended - Japan - 62.50% Clean and well made with a few of the unformed notes of youth. Evidence of great potential.

Chichibu Newborn (Cask #447: Double Matured, Unpeated 1 Year Old)
Single Malt - Japan - 0.00% This is all about the wood and while I can see the commercial interest this is just an interesting experiment that's been bottled. Personally, I prefer it in refill and am willing to wait.

Chichibu Newborn Cask #126
Single Malt - Japan - 0.00% Shows that there's complexity. Evidence that Chichibu is one to watch.

Chichibu Newborn Heavily Peated Cask #451
Single Malt - Japan - 0.00% Has more presence than cask 447 thanks to the smoke which allows the spirit to show through some pretty domineering oak. A market for a developing style.

Ichiro's Malt Ace of Diamonds 1986 22 Years Old
Single Malt - Japan - 56.40% 8 Intense and packs a considerable punch.

Ichiro's Malt Eight of Hearts 1991
Single Malt - Japan - 56.80% 7 An intense flavour package.

Ichiro's Malt Five of Spades 2000 9 Years Old
Single Malt - Japan - 60.50% 7 Exotic herbal and vibrant.

Ichiro's Malt Ten of Clubs 1990 19 Years Old
Single Malt - Japan - 52.40% 7 It has balance but needs to be approached with cautious respect.