Have you ever wanted to hug a tanuki? After all, these cuddly Japanese raccoon dogs have been celebrated by Japanese lore since ancient times, when they were often thought to be mischievous yet jolly. 

It appears that a pair of monochromatic labels of a girl hugging a tanuki will be making its way to fans soon, on two separate single casks of Ichiro's Malt & Grain.

In the white label, representing Cask No. 14914, we get a Single Cask World Whisky blend that's finished in a Refill Bourbon Barrel, bottled in February 2025, at 58.5% ABV.

Inversely, on the black label, representing Cask No. 11950, we see a Single Cask World Whisky blend that's finished in an Oloroso Sherry Cask, also bottled in February 2025, at 54.5% ABV.

Both carry the tagline "Whisky with the artistry from Ichiro".