Chichibu 7EVEN Gods of Fortune Edition 6 Daikokuten Cask 4664 61.9% 2015

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Serge Valentin (91)

Last year, we sampled a sister cask (Angel’s Favourite), and as expected, it left us rather impressed. In any case, Chichibu and bourbon barrels tango beautifully, as we know. Colour: white wine. Nose: a blade that slices right through you, as the saying goes. A perfect assembly of lime, rhubarb, cider apples, and passion fruit. But at this strength, let’s not take too many chances… With water: even livelier, sharper with water, as blood oranges join the party and mingle wonderfully. Stunning. Mouth (neat): it’s fatty, it’s oily, yet it delivers a vibrant freshness that jolts your spine. Remarkable notes of lemony eucalyptus and a hint of honey—at least it seems so—but again, water is more than welcome. With water: yes, that’s it, spot on. Lemons, grapefruit, cinchona, eucalyptus, and a touch of woodruff. Beautiful green pepper lingers in the background, keeping everything energetic and taut like a bowstring. Finish: long, fresh, with green apples taking the lead, almost refreshing—but therein lies the trap, right. Playful green oak in the aftertaste, including the honeydew our friendly bees craft for our delight. A dash of menthol too. Comments: right up my street—or motorway, as I was about to say. The only flaw? We saw it coming. Right.