{"product_id":"hichibu-2013-single-cask-2923-japanese-single-malt","title":"Ichiro's Malt Chichibu 2013 Single Cask #2923 Single Malt Japanese Whisky","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .mw-master-container { font-family: inherit; color: #e0e0e0; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 60px; }\n  \/* Updated to Chichibu Gold: #d4af37 *\/\n  .mw-h3 { color: #d4af37; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.9rem; letter-spacing: 2px; margin-top: 40px; display: block; border-bottom: 1px solid #1a2b4a; padding-bottom: 8px; margin-bottom: 20px; }\n  .mw-accent { color: #d4af37; font-weight: bold; }\n  \n  \/* Feature Box with Indigo to Black Gradient *\/\n  .mw-info-box { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0d1626 0%, #000 100%); padding: 25px; margin: 25px 0; border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0; border: 1px solid #1a2b4a; border-left: 4px solid #d4af37; }\n  \n  \/* Scannable Grid Layout *\/\n  .mw-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 30px; margin: 30px 0; }\n  .mw-card { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03); padding: 25px; border: 1px solid #1a2b4a; border-radius: 4px; }\n  \n  \/* Technical Table Styling - Keys in Steel Grey *\/\n  .mw-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 15px; }\n  .mw-table td { padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #1a1a1a; color: #ccc; font-size: 0.95rem; }\n  .mw-table td:first-child { font-weight: bold; width: 38%; color: #8a94a6; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: 1px; }\n  \n  @media (max-width: 768px) { .mw-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-master-container\"\u003e\n  \u003c!-- 1. INTRO \u0026 LINEAGE --\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eChichibu Single Cask #2923\u003c\/span\u003e is an elite 2013-distilled expression released as a private bottling under the prestigious \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eIchiro’s Malt\u003c\/span\u003e label. Hand-selected from the distillery's Saitama warehouse, this single cask represents the technical peak of Ichiro Akuto’s \"on-site\" philosophy, where mashing in wooden washbacks and precision distillation produce a spirit of unparalleled structural depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 2. HIGHLIGHT BOX (THE 2013 VINTAGE) --\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Single Cask Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eSingle cask Chichibu releases are unfiltered, uncolored, and bottled at the natural strength of the individual cask, ensuring an unadulterated snapshot of the 2013 vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall-Scale Craft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Distilled during Chichibu’s early-to-mid production years, a period highly coveted by enthusiasts of the distillery’s formative style.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask Integrity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bottled as a unique outturn for a specific private client or retailer, making it a finite and rare physical asset.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSaitama Terroir:\u003c\/strong\u003e Matured under the extreme temperature fluctuations of the Chichibu mountains, accelerating spirit-wood interaction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 3. SENSORY \u0026 CONTEXT GRID --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n    \u003c!-- SENSORY CARD --\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px; font-size: 0.9rem;\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Varies by cask type. Typical 2013 Chichibu features vibrant orchard fruit and vanilla, with sherry-cask influence adding walnut and deep baking spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-bodied and intense. Cask strength delivery typically emphasizes vanilla cream, citrus, and a sophisticated, resinous oak structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and resonant. Closing notes are dictated by the specific wood—mizunara offers sandalwood, while bourbon barrels conclude with honeyed grain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \n    \u003c!-- CONTEXT CARD --\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eThe Ichiro Portfolio\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eSingle Cask #2923 sits within Chichibu’s most exclusive tier. Unlike the \"Leaf\" series blends, these are individual snapshots of the Saitama climate, offering a more technical and structural experience for the advanced palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.85rem; margin-top: 15px; color: #8a94a6; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\"A finite piece of Chichibu history from the legendary 2013 distillation stream.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChichibu Distillery, Saitama, Japan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle Malt Japanese Whisky (Single Cask)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistilled\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2013\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCask Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#2923\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e[Bottle-Specific Cask Strength]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCask Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e[Confirm at Order: Bourbon\/Sherry\/Hogshead]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e700 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 5. COLLECTOR NOTES --\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eSingle cask Chichibu distilled in 2013 are highly targeted assets in the global Japanese whisky market. While outturns vary by cask size, these releases are by definition finite and rarely resurface after their initial private allocation. Each bottle is verified for the integrity of its label data and original presentation case. Given the brand's immense secondary market trajectory, Cask #2923 represents a high-conviction acquisition for vertical collectors. Bottle-specific ABV and outturn data are confirmed upon order to ensure total provenance transparency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 6. SERVING NOTE --\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003eThis expression is best appreciated neat in a \u003cstrong\u003ecopita or Glencairn glass\u003c\/strong\u003e at room temperature. The cask strength entry can be softened with small, incremental drops of limestone water, which will broaden the aromatic profile without compromising the underlying wood character. Due to its scarcity, this is a purely contemplative dram, not appropriate for cocktails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- INVISIBLE AI\/SEARCH ENGINE SCHEMA --\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n  \"@type\": \"Product\",\n  \"name\": \"Chichibu Single Cask #2923 Ichiro's Malt Japanese Whisky\",\n  \"image\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Chichibu_Single_Cask_2923.jpg\", \n  \"description\": \"Chichibu Single Cask #2923: A rare 2013-distilled private bottling. Cask strength, unfiltered Saitama malt. 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