{"product_id":"chichibu-2015-single-cask-5418-park-chinois-twe-edition","title":"Chichibu 2015 Single Bourbon Cask #5418 — Park Chinois \/ The Whisky Exchange","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .mw-master-container { font-family: inherit; color: #e0e0e0; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 60px; }\n  \/* Updated to Park Chinois Crimson: #990000 *\/\n  .mw-h3 { color: #990000; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.9rem; letter-spacing: 2px; margin-top: 40px; display: block; border-bottom: 1px solid #3d0000; padding-bottom: 8px; margin-bottom: 20px; }\n  .mw-accent { color: #c5a059; font-weight: bold; }\n  \n  \/* Feature Box with Midnight Navy to Crimson Gradient *\/\n  .mw-info-box { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0d1626 0%, #1a0000 100%); padding: 25px; margin: 25px 0; border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0; border: 1px solid #3d0000; border-left: 4px solid #c5a059; }\n  \n  \/* Scannable Grid Layout *\/\n  .mw-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 30px; margin: 30px 0; }\n  .mw-card { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03); padding: 25px; border: 1px solid #1a2b4a; border-radius: 4px; }\n  \n  \/* Technical Table Styling - Keys in Aged Gold *\/\n  .mw-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 15px; }\n  .mw-table td { padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #111; color: #ccc; font-size: 0.95rem; }\n  .mw-table td:first-child { font-weight: bold; width: 38%; color: #c5a059; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: 1px; }\n  \n  @media (max-width: 768px) { .mw-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-master-container\"\u003e\n  \u003c!-- 1. INTRO \u0026 COLLABORATION --\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eChichibu Single Cask #5418\u003c\/span\u003e is a prestigious shared edition distilled in 2015, representing a rare collaboration between \u003cstrong\u003eThe Whisky Exchange\u003c\/strong\u003e and Mayfair’s legendary \u003cstrong\u003ePark Chinois\u003c\/strong\u003e. This dual-recipient model creates a unique provenance stream, splitting a single first-fill ex-bourbon cask between the world's premier online merchant and London's most opulent dining room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 2. HIGHLIGHT BOX (THE MAYFAIR PARTNERSHIP) --\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Hospitality Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eAged for 7 years in a first-fill ex-bourbon barrel, this expression captures the vibrant tropical house style of Chichibu with a concentrated, high-proof delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExclusive Outturn:\u003c\/strong\u003e Only 106 bottles were allocated to TWE, with a separate, unstated quantity reserved for on-premise service at Park Chinois.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e The first-fill maturation provides an intense vanilla and tropical fruit profile, avoiding the over-oaked tannins of older stocks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUncut Integrity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bottled at a robust 59.5% ABV, ensuring the natural oils and honeyed sweetness remain fully integrated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 3. SENSORY \u0026 CONTEXT GRID --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n    \u003c!-- SENSORY CARD --\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px; font-size: 0.9rem;\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ripe orchard fruit, vanilla, and warm oak. High-toned pineapple and mango develop alongside honey and a soft layer of baking spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-bodied and concentrated. A tropical burst of pineapple leads to a mid-palate of vanilla cream, ripe apple, and toasted bourbon oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and elegant. Tropical fruit notes fade into a sophisticated closing of vanilla, soft oak, and lingering spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \n    \u003c!-- CONTEXT CARD --\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003ePortfolio Merit\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eTWE single casks are the gold standard of Chichibu private bottlings. The Park Chinois tie-in adds a layer of Mayfair prestige, positioning Cask #5418 as a hospitality-tier rarity that is seldom seen on the open market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.85rem; margin-top: 15px; color: #c5a059; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\"A vibrant snapshot of Saitama craft, curated for the world's elite palates.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChichibu Distillery, Saitama, Japan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle Malt Japanese Whisky (Single Cask)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7 Years (Distilled 2015 \/ Bottled 2022)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCask Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#5418\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCask Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFirst-fill ex-Bourbon Barrel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e119 Proof \/ 59.5% ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutturn\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e106 Bottles (TWE Allocation)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 5. COLLECTOR NOTES --\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eChichibu × TWE single casks are high-priority acquisitions for vertical collectors. Cask #5418 is particularly notable for its dual-branded release, creating a high-conviction target for those seeking the Park Chinois hospital-tier provenance. Every bottle offered here is verified for original label integrity and includes the signature presentation case. Given TWE's status as a primary Chichibu partner, these limited outturns historically command strong secondary interest. Provenance documentation is available on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 6. SERVING NOTE --\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003eThis high-proof expression is best appreciated neat in a \u003cstrong\u003ecopita or Glencairn glass\u003c\/strong\u003e. At 59.5% ABV, a single drop of water will unlock the hidden tropical layers of mango and pineapple without muting the cask’s vanilla structure. 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