Founded in 2008 by whisky legend Ichiro Akuto, Chichibu has become Japan’s most celebrated small distillery. Known for its bold, high-quality expressions, the young and passionate team continues to innovate, often training abroad to refine their craft.

Chichibu continuously receives awards at both local and international spirits competitions. Single cask releases sell out in seconds, both online and in department stores, to which the distillery often supplies exclusive bottlings. Every year, whisky lovers around the world travel to the town of Chichibu, and attempt to purchase a bottle of the annual single-cask Chichibu Festival release.

In 2019, the Chichibu 2 Distillery was announced, situated close to the original. They soon began distilling and released their first “Chichibu 2 Single Malt”, a 5 Year Old, in early 2025.