Ichiro´s Hanyu 2000 Cask 63

Hanyu was a successful distillery that unfortunately had to shut down in 2000, but the spirits that remained at the distillery were rescued and continue to be released today. This special Hanyu 2000 Single Cask #63 whisky was matured in a hogshead cask and bottled in 2015 for the La Maison Du Whisky retailer. Only 300 bottles have ever been released for this Hanyu dram, making this a rare collectible for your own whisky bar! The label on the bottle features a work of art called “Double Lines” by the creator, Tay Bak Chang. Hanyu’s exquisite and treasured drams are a must-have for any Japanese whisky collector!

TASTING NOTES

Appearance : deep burnished gold with orangey tinges.

Nose : rich, powerful. The initial nose reveals a backbone of delicately smoked bacon. This slightly animal character is so typical of Hanyu that it almost brings a tear to the eye. Old rose, dried apricot, heather honey and ginger give it huge amounts of class and precision. The nose is quite simply delicious. It is full of depth and constantly gains firmness and complexity.

Palate : clear, uncompromising. Velvety tannins take hold of the palate. They then open up to allow the expression of their floral (violet, lavender) and mineral (slate, manganese) character. The meaty notes on the nose have given way to black fruit (blackberry, cherry) and orris butter. Its magnificent woodiness then dissolves into a fine apricot and honey powder. Time brings spices (cardamom, cloves, nutmeg) that integrate wonderfully into the flavour palette.

Overall : long, voluptuous. The woody, spicy, floral and fruity flavours have such concentration that they almost become solid. A fruit jelly of green tomatoes, passion fruit and mango plunges us into a world of fine confectionery. The retronasal olfaction offers outstanding suppleness and firmness. Like the nose, the empty glass is animal, herbaceous and spicy (ginger, nutmeg).