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Chichibu Whisky
Our selection of Hanyu and Chichibu whisky is extremely sought-after due to their shared heritage and status. Produced in ex-bourbon, hogshead, oak and wine casks, each bottle has a unique, sweet flavour other distilleries cannot recreate.
After a troubling history of financial difficulties, Hanyu distillery officially closed in 2000. While originally being founded in 1941 by Isouji Akuto, its sake and whisky never took off. However, in 2008, Chichibu distillery was established by Akuto’s grandson, Ichiro Akuto.
Chichibu Distillery
Chichibu distillery distinguishes itself in producing rich, strong malt whisky. You will find notes of toffee, honey and apple pie, with undertones of tropical fruits, cinnamon and vanilla. Whereas, Hanyu distillery provides hints of fruit and undertones of Japanese Mizunara oak.
Chichibu whisky pairs well with delicate sushi and sashimi platters and grilled meats. For a light snack or sweet treat, we recommend soft cheeses and nuts or chocolate and fruits. While in contrast, Hanyu whisky pairs beautifully with cured meats, spicy dishes, rich desserts and hard cheeses.
The uniqueness of Chichibu whisky in comparison to other Japanese whiskies lies in the exclusivity of their releases. Typically, only a few hundred bottles are produced per cask or bottling. So, it would be difficult to find the same bottle again. The distillery focuses on creating as natural a product as possible. They bottle their whisky at its natural colour and it is non-chill filtered to preserve the natural oils.
Yes, Chichibu is a Japanese single malt whisky. Chichibu is a small whisky distillery in Japan, producing single-malt whisky since 2011. Chichibu single malt whiskies are highly regarded for their traditional whisky-making process. Their single-malt has won the highest award in the Japanese category at the World Whiskies Awards.