Distileri

Chichibu

Saitama, Japan · 2008'den beri

Chichibu Distillery stands as one of the most compelling stories in contemporary whisky. Nestled in the mountain town of Chichibu in Saitama Prefecture, the distillery was founded in 2008 by Ichiro Akuto, whose family had long been connected to the storied Hanyu Distillery. When Hanyu closed, Ichiro rescued its remaining casks — now legendary as the 'Card Series' — before establishing his own vision from the ground up. Chichibu operates on a deliberately small scale, allowing meticulous hands-on control at every stage of production. The whiskies are celebrated for their vibrant fruitiness, delicate floral notes, gentle oakiness, and an elegance that belies their relatively young age. Annual limited releases such as 'On The Way,' 'The Floor Malted,' and various single cask bottlings generate enormous anticipation among collectors worldwide. Chichibu is proof that great whisky is not solely the product of time, but of intention, craft, and a deep respect for the spirit's soul.