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Ichiro's Malt Ace of Hearts, 22 Years Old

Brand Ichiro's Malt
Expression Ace of Hearts, 22 Years Old
Type Japanese Whisky / Single Malt
Age 22 Year Old
Abv 56.00%
Produced at Hanyu Distillery
Region Japan
Availability Japan, UK
Guide Price £71 plus (US$114 plus) NB! This is our upper price guide, but the whisky may sell for considerably more than this.

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 64 by Martine Nouet and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Martine Nouet

Nose
Tangy, malty and fruity. Raw bread dough with a hint of yeast. Sour apples. Cider cellar. A dash of water releases earthy notes.
Palate
Oak speaks up. A bitter/sour note of fermenting apple with a touch of must.
Finish
Oaky and spicy (white pepper).
Comment
Water cuts the edges a little but does not mellow the sourness.

Dave Broom

Nose
Full, sweet and concentrated. Semi-dried summer fruits, banana, dried coconut, sandalwood. Exotic and complex.
Palate
Smoky and rich yet still lifted. Imagine barbecueing fresh pineapple. Good grip and some acidity. Wet chamois leather clinging to the tongue, while above is almond and unripe melon.
Finish
Long and elegant.
Comment
Fascinating. Hanyu does it again!

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