Japan
📍 Saitama Prefecture, Japan
Just 100 kilometers from Tokyo lies Chichibu, surrounded by mountainous terrain with pure spring water and ideal humidity for whisky maturation.
🕰️ History and Legacy
Founded in 2008 by Ichiro Akuto, grandson of the founder of the legendary Hanyu Distillery, Chichibu quickly became a global craft whisky phenomenon.
⚗️ Production and Philosophy
A completely artisanal process using Japanese barley, Mizunara oak barrels, and short production runs. Long fermentation and small pot stills create intense aromas.
🍯 Flavor Profile and Style
Fruity and spicy with notes of apple, honey, spices and soft wood.
🌟 Special Bottlings or Collaborations
Known for Ichiro's Malt & Grain, The Peated, and The First / The Floor Malted.
💎 Why this distillery is special
An icon of modern Japanese whisky — authentic, rare, and always limited edition.
