The first Japanese Whisky stock swap amongst the majors: Chichibu x Mars!

[@yamajules1397]

Hysterically good review! This is Whiskitainment at its best! Mac, keep them rolling and never lose the spirit😁

[@KanpaiPlanet]

Thank you so much sir! Kanpai!

[@JeffWhisky]

Another fantastic video Mac. Always learn a lot from your videos and great hearing the inside scoop of Japanese Whisky. Love it when a Whisky "leaves you with a feeling of wood". Cheers!

[@KanpaiPlanet]

That's the goal, right?! Thanks for watching and your motivating comment!

[@maltymission]

great video Mac. very thorough and informative as we've come to know from you but also some tongue in cheek. Here's to Nikkatory becoming a thing. Kanpai!

[@KanpaiPlanet]

Nikkatory! I'm stealing that. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@GregsWhiskyGuide]

Another State of the Art informative & opinionated great video, Mac ! Dense, super documented & nicely illustrated, with interesting thoughts & even wishes (I'm with you for the last one, that could be great, hopefully not expensive though but I have doubts). I remember the Ginkgo bottling I struggled a bit with at a friend so didn't bought it...I have the Ichiro's Malt MWR but it was still a "family blended malt", but those 2 bottlings are definitively a step forward & I hope other distilleries will follow, say up to at least 6 distilleries to make it more interesting blending wise imho...Based on your tasting, I'll favor the Mars "Malt Duo" for a try...Kanpaï & well done again Mac ! 👍 Exciting times indeed !

[@KanpaiPlanet]

Your dreams may come true soon. An independent bottler is starting up in Japan with initial support from 5 distilleries! Stay tuned for more exciting developments in 🇯🇵! Thank you too for your kind and motivating words!

[@GregsWhiskyGuide]

@@KanpaiPlanet Fantastic, Mac...more modestly I've been working on my side on several World blend recipies, but it is true I never tried a Japan only one, despite my decent wee collection, so some day maybe...I need a few more distilleries to make it less "big corporations blend" if you get the picture...And You're very welcome, you're doing great !

[@KanpaiPlanet]

We need to chat about blending for sure. Would love some insights, especially now that single malts are in fashion. We need to bring blends back!

[@GregsWhiskyGuide]

@@KanpaiPlanet Sure, with pleasure...we should organize a private live to see if it works first maybe, you know where to find me I think ?

[@carlmartinlinder]

Informative as always Mac. Thank you

[@KanpaiPlanet]

Thank you very much for watching and commenting!

[@TheBeardedDane]

Aaah Whisky Bars....My favorite places :) Cool to find new Fellow Whiskytubers around the world to Support! Subscribed :)

[@KanpaiPlanet]

And vice versa... thanks for your support! Hope you enjoyed the review, and please check out the other content on the channel!

[@TheBeardedDane]

@@KanpaiPlanet Thank you :) I did...and ill give the playlist a run :)

[@KanpaiPlanet]

@@TheBeardedDane Good stuff!

[@shinnygummy]

Lots of effort go into the videos and it shows

[@KanpaiPlanet]

Thank you for your motivating comment!

[@TB-mj8wt]

This was an awesome video mate! Very well produced

[@KanpaiPlanet]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@MrDonkeyface2]

Maximum altitude for maturation could be achieved in space. I heard they were testing space maturation, but not sure if anyone is doing it in production yet. Feel sure people putting casks into orbit would be widely reported.

[@KanpaiPlanet]

Let's get a cask to the top of Everest first, then take it from there...

[@stvsueoka1]

A Suntory x Nikka marriage would be like the USA & Russia having a love child behind everyone's back

[@KanpaiPlanet]

You've reminded me of the end of Rocky IV!

[@jashsu]

So the companies only swapped new make but not barrels? I.e. the Malt Duo contains Chichibu spirit inside Mars barrels?

[@KanpaiPlanet]

That is indeed correct! Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@jashsu]

@@KanpaiPlanet Always a joy to see David's bar. Hopefully those of us outside of Japan will be able to visit it again soon. Kanpai!

[@KanpaiPlanet]

Let's hope! See you at Aloha!

[@コルネホアルマンド]

That cough tho 😂

[@KanpaiPlanet]

I've been practising my "informative cough" for a while. It's definitely not COVID!

[@B.H90]

Wanted to give two likes for the video, but YT won't let me, LOL! I lost a bit on the difference between the 2 bottles ? Ichiro malt and chichibu malt are two different thing? any chance you will review the Nagahama whisky down the road? thank you

[@KanpaiPlanet]

Stupid KZbin! You can make it up to me by considering supporting Kanpai Planet at buymeacoff.ee/kanpaiplanet To answer your questions, Ichiro's Malt is made at the Chichibu Distillery. As for reviewing Nagahama... I will put that request in the incredibly long pipeline! any particular whisky of interest? Kanpai!

[@B.H90]

@@KanpaiPlanet tried many times since your reply and try again today, but the buymeeacoff page keeps showing the error " Please enter the card details" or " failed to verify captcha." after i enter both.

[@KanpaiPlanet]

Ben - thanks for trying and sorry to hear it has been a pain! This is the first time I have heard of an issue with platform. I know it is more effort for you, but perhaps try using a different browser. If not, let me know again and we can contact their support.

[@B.H90]

@@KanpaiPlanet buymeacoff link still dont work even with different browser! so i did it on the $thanks link, hope helps little.

[@KanpaiPlanet]

Truly appreciated. Thank you, and Kanpai!

[@gregoryvassiliou4739]

Do Mars whiskies follow the new Japanese guidelines?

[@KanpaiPlanet]

It depends on the bottle. Some do, some don't. Their labelling is pretty transparent though - if it says 'Japanese Whisky' on the bottle then they will be following the new guidelines. Thanks for watching and commenting. Please subscribe for more!

[@gregoryvassiliou4739]

@@KanpaiPlanet have you tried the 2019 mars limited Komagatake?

[@KanpaiPlanet]

I have! I liked it. You've inspired me to add a drinkthrough of these annual releases to the (very very) long production pipeline!

[@acelee632]

haha just blend your own Suntory and Nikka for an ultimate blend video ;)

[@KanpaiPlanet]

Hmmm... That is actually a phenomenal idea!

[@MrDonkeyface2]

@@KanpaiPlanet I get the impression that Mr Planet has drunk enough whisky to be able to make the informed choices necessary to create a fine self blended version.

[@KanpaiPlanet]

😉

[@nielsviveen]

So, basically, Chichibu is the first to open since Shinshu, not since Hakushu :P

[@KanpaiPlanet]

Very good! Shinshu was shuttered at the time with no sign of reopening. Explaining that subtlety would have required more words. Glad someone is paying attention!

[@GregsWhiskyGuide]

@@KanpaiPlanet yep forgot to mention that, good call, Niels !

[@nielsviveen]

@@KanpaiPlanet You're absolutely right, Mac, but as a Mars Fanboy I had to react, of course....

[@KanpaiPlanet]

I would expect nothing less my friend!