Chichibu x Selfridges Exclusive Cask 2 Vintage 2018

The Chichibu x Selfridges Exclusive Cask 2 Vintage 2018 is a modern, highly collectable Japanese single malt released exclusively for Selfridges, drawn from a first-fill bourbon barrel and bottled at natural cask strength. With an outturn of just 195 bottles, this is exactly the kind of limited Chichibu release that appeals to collectors and drinkers alike—especially given the distillery’s reputation for small-batch, high-demand bottlings. Non-chill filtered and free from added colouring, it’s presented in a pure, unadulterated style that lets the cask and spirit do the talking.

Key Details
- Distillery: Chichibu
- Region: Japan
- Style: Single Malt Whisky
- Exclusive Release: Selfridges (Exclusive Cask 2)
- Vintage: 2018
- Age: 7 Year Old
- Cask Type: First-fill bourbon barrel
- ABV: 59.5% (cask strength)
- Outturn: 195 bottles
- Filtration/Colour: Non-chill filtered | No added colouring
- Distillery Status: Operational
- Country of Origin: Japan

Tasting Notes
Nose: Sweet vanilla and honeyed oak, bright citrus, and fresh coconut notes from the bourbon cask, with a lively, high-strength lift.
Palate: Full-bodied and intense — creamy vanilla, orchard fruit and citrus oils, balanced by warming spice and rich oak.
Finish: Long and warming, with lingering sweet oak, spice and a clean, cask-driven dryness.

Why This Bottle Is Worth Bidding On
- A genuine scarcity release: only 195 bottles, and Chichibu’s limited runs are consistently chased on the secondary market.
- Selfridges exclusive single-cask bottling, adding an extra layer of collectability and provenance.
- Bottled at 59.5% ABV and non-chill filtered with no added colouring—a connoisseur-friendly spec that tends to hold long-term appeal.

Condition / Notes for Buyers
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