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Anyone familiar with whisky knows Serge Valentin, the mind behind whiskyfun.com. Since 2022, Whiskyfun has been part of the Whisky Community network. Serge Valentin’s website and his detailed tasting notes have received rave reviews and attract a large and enthusiastic audience.
His tireless tastings and publications have made Serge Valentin one of the most experienced and knowledgeable whisky critics in the world, as well as one of the most influential voices in today’s whisky scene. We are incredibly proud of this outstanding rating for our own 7GODS of Fortune ‘Fukurokuju’ edition.
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Discover Serge Valentin’s tasting notes and expert review of the Chichibu 9yo 2015/2024 ‘7even Gods of Fortune Edition 5 Fukurokuju’—61% ABV, first-fill bourbon barrel, cask #4577, limited to 188 bottles.
You might need sunglasses to read the label properly (just kidding!). Color: Straw yellow. Nose: The flawless purity of a great Chichibu. Honestly, one could stop here—lemon, apple, clay, barley, fresh bread, and carrots—all in perfect balance. Basta cosi. With water: Becomes spicier, firmer, more chalky, almost closing like an oyster. Palate (neat): I simply love it. Full-bodied yet lively, soft yet spicy, with excellent citrus notes, followed by barley that holds everything together. With water: Sublime, with a touch of honey emerging, adding warmth and sweetness—something we could all use, right? Finish: Long, balanced between barley and honey, with citrus notes lingering. Comment: At 9 years old, it doesn’t get any better. A Chichibu like Mozart. I know one shouldn’t give a whisky of this age more than 90 points—but here it is. SGP: 561 – 91 points.
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