| Nose | Resinous peat smoke and dark chocolate, complemented by raisins, sultanas, and candied citrus. |
| Palate | Rich and oily texture with notes of vanilla, honey, and baking spice, alongside hints of red currants, plums, and prunes |
| Finish | Long and warming with lingering sweet smoke and pronounced lapsang souchong tea notes. |
The Ichiro's Malt Chichibu Distillery II Hint of Sherry (2026 Release) is the second official single malt release from the Chichibu distillery in Japan. This is a combination of ex-sherry casks and ex-bourbon barrels with a touch of peated malt.