The legendary Hanyu Queen of Hearts 1990, bottled in 2006 from cask #9102. Initially hogshead-matured, it was finished in French oak ex-Cognac cask.

Hanyu distillery halted production in 2000, boosting demand for its single malts in Japan. Venture Whisky, led by Ichiro Akuto, acquired remaining casks post closure due to economic challenges. 2005 marked the debut of Ichiro’s Malt single casks. While Akuto’s legacy includes Chichibu distillery, his zenith is the Hanyu ‘Card’ series – 58 releases, adorned with playing card labels, cherished collector’s pieces that make a lasting mark on Japanese whisky history.

Hanyu 1990/2006 16yo 54,6% Queen of Hearts Ichiro’s Malt was distilled in 1990, with a total outturn of 324 bottles.

Type: Japanese whisky
Distillery: Hanyu
Distiled: 1990
Bottled: 2006
Age: 16 years
Cask type: French Oak Cognac Wood
Cask number: #9102
Strength: 54,6%
Bottling series: Queen of Hearts - Ichiro's Malt Card Series
Size: 700ml
Number of bottles produced: 324
Single French Oak Cognac Wood