{"title":"Chichibu","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"chichibu-ichiro-s-malt-double-distilleries","title":"Chichibu Ichiro’s Malt Double Distilleries","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"119\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eIchiro’s Malt Double Distilleries blends single malts from Chichibu and the now‑closed Hanyu distillery, founded by Ichiro Akuto’s grandfather. Ichiro rescued Hanyu’s remaining casks before establishing Chichibu in 2008, creating this expression as a tribute to his family’s legacy and Japanese whisky craftsmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"121\" data-end=\"272\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThis blended malt brings together Chichibu’s youthful, fruit‑driven spirit—aged in Mizunara oak—and deeper, sherry‑matured whisky from Hanyu. 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