Chichibu (Ichiro's)
Japan's Most Hyped Micro-Distillery
When the family's Hanyu distillery closed, Ichiro saved 400 casks of remaining stock and began bottling them as the now-legendary 'Ichiro's Malt Card Series.' He then built Chichibu from scratch in 2008, installing custom-made stills and reviving traditional floor malting.
Every release sells out instantly. The On The Way bottling hit auction records. Chichibu has become the most collectible whisky brand in the world, yet Ichiro remains focused on craft over hype.
The Story
Founded 2008
The Chichibu Style
Intensely flavoured Japanese single malt with remarkable depth for its young age. Floor-malted barley, Mizunara casks, and Ichiro's blending genius create whiskies that punch far above their years.
Signature Notes
Ichiro's Malt & Grain
The accessible entry point — a blend of Chichibu malt with world grain whiskies. Complex, layered, and far easier to find than the single malts.
Whiskies from Chichibu (Ichiro's)
3 expressions in our collection · Average rating: 4.4
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