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Chichibu Distillery

Chichibu distillery is small, with only nine full-time employees. It is owned by Venture Whisky which was founded in 2004 in Chichibu, Saitama, just outside of Tokyo, hence its name. The distillery, which specializes in single malt whisky, was the first whisky distillery built in Japan since the 1970s and became operational in 2008. It stands on a small hill in the outskirts of Chichibu, a city of medium size with a population of about 70.000.

The climate of Chichibu is excellent for distilling whisky, with hot and humid summers but winters dropping below zero. The extremes in temperature greatly affect the whisky; the maturing period is relatively short while the taste is fruity and well balanced. The company uses water from the famous Arakawa River, an excellent water widely used for brewing. The distillery’s output is around 90.000 litres a year. The equipment used in the distillery was imported from Scotland, as is the peat, while the malt and barley are from England and Germany.

However, saying that the distillery was founded in 2004 isn’t entirely accurate. Ichiro Akuto, the owner, comes from a family that has been brewing in Chichibu since the 1700s. The distillery actually started producing whisky as early as 1946, but production was halted in the year 2000 due to worsening market conditions.

Ichiro had always planned to continue his family’s tradition; however he wanted to get some outside work experience first. Therefore, after graduating from the Tokyo University of Agriculture, he applied for a job at Suntory, hoping to get inside knowledge of their brewing techniques. What he got instead was a job in the marketing department, which proved to be more useful than he anticipated as he learned a trick or two about marketing himself and his company. His timing for opening up his own distillery also proved spot-on, as Japanese whiskies were starting to win international awards.

Ichiro is an ambitious man. He is not interested in being just another whisky maker; he wants to stand out. In order to do so the staff of the Chichibu distillery travels annually to the UK where they study the newest techniques for brewing. When they return they use this newly found knowledge to improve on the company’s whisky. They also constantly experiment, trying out new casks, materials and techniques in order to better their product. Many of the whiskies from the Chichibu distillery are fermented in Japanese oak (“Mizunara”) barrels, a rare and extremely delicate wood which imparts a peculiar taste and aroma.

Evidently this work has paid off: Ichiro’s Malt has won the Golden Award in the UK’s Whisky Magazine. Notable products from the distillery include the Double Distilleries, which is essentially a blend of malts from both the Hanyu and Chichibu distilleries. Then there is the Wine Wood Reserve which, as the name suggests, is fermented in wine wooden barrels and the Mizunara reserve. The distillery has also recently released limited edition single malts like Chichibu The First, Chichibu The Floor and Chichibu The Peated.

Ichiro’s whisky is popular among whisky lovers all around the world. Unlike whiskies from the larger distilleries, it has the look and feel of a small distiller who puts everything he has into each and every bottle.

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Ichiro's Malt & Grain Chichibu Blended Whisky

Ichiro’s Malt & Grain Chichibu Blended Whisky

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$129.99 (USD)

EUR: € 115.69
GBP: £ 106.59
JPY: ¥ 13,782
SGD: $179.39
AUD: $191.09

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Ichiro’s Malt Chichibu IPA Cask Finish 2017 Whisky

Ichiro’s Malt Chichibu IPA Cask Finish 2017 Whisky

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$649.99 (USD)

EUR: € 578.49
GBP: £ 532.99
JPY: ¥ 68,912
SGD: $896.99
AUD: $955.49

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A picture of Ichiro's Malt MWR

Ichiro’s Malt MWR

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$299.99 (USD)

EUR: € 266.99
GBP: £ 245.99
JPY: ¥ 31,805
SGD: $413.99
AUD: $440.99

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Ichiro's Malt Double Distilleries

Ichiro’s Malt Double Distilleries – Chichibu and Hanyu

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$399.99 (USD)

EUR: € 355.99
GBP: £ 327.99
JPY: ¥ 42,407
SGD: $551.99
AUD: $587.99

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Ichiro's Malt

Ichiro’s Malt – Wine Wood Reserve

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$299.99 (USD)

EUR: € 266.99
GBP: £ 245.99
JPY: ¥ 31,805
SGD: $413.99
AUD: $440.99

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Golden Horse Bushu

Golden Horse Bushu Pure Malt Whisky

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$99.99 (USD)

EUR: € 88.99
GBP: £ 81.99
JPY: ¥ 10,601
SGD: $137.99
AUD: $146.99

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One of the best Asian whiskies in the world, and possibly one of the best overall. Most people around the globe haven’t experienced this whisky as it hasn’t yet been distributed much outside of Japan. The whisky is quite remarkable, definitely worthy of a place at your next tasting or special event!

Wine Wood Reserve

Ichiro’s Malt – Wine Wood Reserve (200ml)

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$149.99 (USD)

EUR: € 133.49
GBP: £ 122.99
JPY: ¥ 15,902
SGD: $206.99
AUD: $220.49

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Ichiro's Malt Chichibu The Peated

Ichiro’s Malt Chichibu The Peated 2010-2013

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$999.99 (USD)

EUR: € 889.99
GBP: £ 819.99
JPY: ¥ 106,019
SGD: $1,379.99
AUD: $1,469.99

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Ichiros Malt

Ichiros Malt & Grain Premium

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$1,199.99 (USD)

EUR: € 1,067.99
GBP: £ 983.99
JPY: ¥ 127,223
SGD: $1,655.99
AUD: $1,763.99

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Ichiro's Malt

Ichiro’s Malt – Chichibu On The Way 2015

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$899.99 (USD)

EUR: € 800.99
GBP: £ 737.99
JPY: ¥ 95,417
SGD: $1,241.99
AUD: $1,322.99

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Ichiros Malt & Grain ‘World Blended Whisky’ Limited Edition

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$399.99 (USD)

EUR: € 355.99
GBP: £ 327.99
JPY: ¥ 42,407
SGD: $551.99
AUD: $587.99

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Ichiro’s Malt Chichibu Port Pipe 2012

Ichiro’s Malt Chichibu Port Pipe 2012

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$1,919.99 (USD)

EUR: € 1,708.79
GBP: £ 1,574.39
JPY: ¥ 203,557
SGD: $2,649.59
AUD: $2,822.39

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Yokohama Takashimaya

Ichiro’s Malt Yokohama Takashimaya Imperial Stout Cask Finish

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$1,899.99 (USD)

EUR: € 1,690.99
GBP: £ 1,557.99
JPY: ¥ 201,437
SGD: $2,621.99
AUD: $2,792.99

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Port Pipe 2009

Ichiro’s Malt Chichibu “Port Pipe” 2009 Single Malt Whisky

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$999.99 (USD)

EUR: € 889.99
GBP: £ 819.99
JPY: ¥ 106,019
SGD: $1,379.99
AUD: $1,469.99

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Kusuda 2017

Ichiro’s Malt Chichibu Kusuda 2017

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$2,199.99 (USD)

EUR: € 1,957.99
GBP: £ 1,803.99
JPY: ¥ 233,243
SGD: $3,035.99
AUD: $3,233.99

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Ichiro’s Malt Chichibu ‘The Peated’ 2015 Cask Strength

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$1,299.99 (USD)

EUR: € 1,156.99
GBP: £ 1,065.99
JPY: ¥ 137,825
SGD: $1,793.99
AUD: $1,910.99

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Ichiro's Malt Cask Strength 23 Years

Ichiro’s Malt Cask Strength 23 Year Old Whisky

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$5,499.99 (USD)

EUR: € 4,894.99
GBP: £ 4,509.99
JPY: ¥ 583,109
SGD: $7,589.99
AUD: $8,084.99

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Chichibu 2008

Ichiro’s Malt Chichibu 2008 – The First

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~~$1,599.99~~ $1,299.99 (USD)

EUR: € 1,156.99
GBP: £ 1,065.99
JPY: ¥ 137,825
SGD: $1,793.99
AUD: $1,910.99

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Ichiro's Malt

Ichiro’s Malt – Chichibu The Floor Malted

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$799.99 (USD)

EUR: € 711.99
GBP: £ 655.99
JPY: ¥ 84,815
SGD: $1,103.99
AUD: $1,175.99

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Ichiro’s Malt Chichibu On The Way 2013

Ichiro’s Malt Chichibu On The Way 2013

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$1,199.99 (USD)

EUR: € 1,067.99
GBP: £ 983.99
JPY: ¥ 127,223
SGD: $1,655.99
AUD: $1,763.99

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Ichiro’s Malt – Chichibu 2019 S

Ichiro’s Malt – Chichibu 2019 S

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$899.99 (USD)

EUR: € 800.99
GBP: £ 737.99
JPY: ¥ 95,417
SGD: $1,241.99
AUD: $1,322.99

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Ichiro’s Malt Chichibu The Peated 2018 The 10th Anniversary

Ichiro’s Malt Chichibu The Peated 2018 The 10th Anniversary

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$619.99 (USD)

EUR: € 551.79
GBP: £ 508.39
JPY: ¥ 65,731
SGD: $855.59
AUD: $911.39

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Ichiro’s Malt – Chichibu 2018

Ichiro’s Malt – Chichibu 2018 S

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$999.99 (USD)

EUR: € 889.99
GBP: £ 819.99
JPY: ¥ 106,019
SGD: $1,379.99
AUD: $1,469.99

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Ichiro’s Malt Chichibu Malt Dream Cask “EH & YT”

Ichiro’s Malt Chichibu Malt Dream Cask “EH & YT”

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EUR: € 1,601.99
GBP: £ 1,475.99
JPY: ¥ 190,835
SGD: $2,483.99
AUD: $2,645.99

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Uniting Nations

Ichiro’s Malt Uniting Nations

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EUR: € 1,690.99
GBP: £ 1,557.99
JPY: ¥ 201,437
SGD: $2,621.99
AUD: $2,792.99

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Ichiro’s Malt Chichibu Chibidaru 2013

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$1,499.99 (USD)

EUR: € 1,334.99
GBP: £ 1,229.99
JPY: ¥ 159,029
SGD: $2,069.99
AUD: $2,204.99

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Ichiro’s Malt – Lady Jane 40th Anniversary

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$2,699.99 (USD)

EUR: € 2,402.99
GBP: £ 2,213.99
JPY: ¥ 286,253
SGD: $3,725.99
AUD: $3,968.99

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Ichiros malt set 1

Ichiro’s Malt Set (3 bottles)

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$849.99 (USD)

EUR: € 756.49
GBP: £ 696.99
JPY: ¥ 90,116
SGD: $1,172.99
AUD: $1,249.49

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Ichiro’s Malt 2010 Cask #755 1st Fill Bourbon Barrel

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$3,639.99 (USD)

EUR: € 3,239.59
GBP: £ 2,984.79
JPY: ¥ 385,912
SGD: $5,023.19
AUD: $5,350.79

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Ichiro's Malt Chichibu 2019 Cask #5821

Ichiro’s Malt Chichibu 2019 Cask #5821

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$2,699.99 (USD)

EUR: € 2,402.99
GBP: £ 2,213.99
JPY: ¥ 286,253
SGD: $3,725.99
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Ichiro's Malt Japanese Blended Whisky 2019

Ichiros Malt & Grain ‘Japanese Blended Whisky’ Limited Edition 2019

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$4,999.99 (USD)

EUR: € 4,449.99
GBP: £ 4,099.99
JPY: ¥ 530,099
SGD: $6,899.99
AUD: $7,349.99

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Ichiro’s Malt Chichibu 2012- 2018 Cask #2593 – Sweden Exclusive

Ichiro’s Malt Chichibu 2012- 2018 Cask #1700 – Sweden Exclusive

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$1,999.99 (USD)

EUR: € 1,779.99
GBP: £ 1,639.99
JPY: ¥ 212,039
SGD: $2,759.99
AUD: $2,939.99

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Ichiro's Malt - The Peninsula 2018

Ichiro’s Malt – The Peninsula 2018

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$4,499.99 (USD)

EUR: € 4,004.99
GBP: £ 3,689.99
JPY: ¥ 477,089
SGD: $6,209.99
AUD: $6,614.99

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Ichiro's Malt Chichibu 2011 Single Cask #1179

Ichiro’s Malt Chichibu 2011 Single Cask #1179 – Germany Exclusive

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$2,499.99 (USD)

EUR: € 2,224.99
GBP: £ 2,049.99
JPY: ¥ 265,049
SGD: $3,449.99
AUD: $3,674.99

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Ichiro's Malt Chichibu 2013 Single Cask #2593

Ichiro’s Malt Chichibu 2013 Single Cask #2593 – Germany Exclusive

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$2,499.99 (USD)

EUR: € 2,224.99
GBP: £ 2,049.99
JPY: ¥ 265,049
SGD: $3,449.99
AUD: $3,674.99

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Ichiros Malt & Grain ‘Japanese Blended Whisky’ Limited Edition 2018

Ichiros Malt & Grain ‘Japanese Blended Whisky’ Limited Edition 2018

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$3,299.99 (USD)

EUR: € 2,936.99
GBP: £ 2,705.99
JPY: ¥ 349,865
SGD: $4,553.99
AUD: $4,850.99

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