This Chivas Regal 18 Japanese Oakis part of the Ultimate Cask Collection and was released in 2018. This interesting series had started in 2015 with the First Fill American Oak Finish, followed in 2017 by the First Fill French Oak Finish. It was initially released for the Travel Retail market.

“With the mizunara continuing to influence the flavor of the finish. The cooperage may be arduous but its worth it.” – Jonny McCormick, Whisky Advocate