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Venture Whisky (Chichibu) distillery in Chichibu, Japan
Chichibu, Japan

Venture Whisky (Chichibu)

The World's Most Sought-After Micro-Distillery

After rescuing his family's Hanyu distillery stocks from destruction, Akuto built Chichibu from scratch in Saitama Prefecture. The tiny production scale allows for constant experimentation — Mizunara oak, wine casks, and IPA-aged whiskies all emerge from this remarkable facility.

Est. 2008 Chichibu, Japan Official Website
Founded
2008
Region
Chichibu, Saitama
Owner
Venture Whisky (Ichiro Akuto)
Production
<100,000 litres/year

The Story

Founded 2008

The Chichibu Style

Artisanal Japanese whisky of extraordinary depth. Floor-malted barley, diverse cask programs, and meticulous blending create whiskies that transcend their young age.

Signature Notes

Stone Fruit Honey Vanilla Mizunara Spice Malt Incense
Don't Miss

Ichiro's Malt & Grain

The accessible entry to Chichibu — a world blend that showcases Akuto's genius for cask selection.

Whiskies from Venture Whisky (Chichibu)

9 expressions in our collection · Average rating: 4.5

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