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With the success of the playing cards, Ichiro saw that the Japanese whisky revival was imminent and in 2008 built his current distillery in Chichibu. He has since established himself as one of the great whisky producers of the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistillation takes place in Forsyth copper pot stills, and the heads and tails are cut by nose and taste rather than timers or automated machinery. Chichibu Distillery is the only distillery in the world to use 100% Mizunara Japanese oak washbacks for fermentation, which aid in creating the distinctly fruity style of whisky for which Ichiro is known. Additionally, the distillery has its own cooperage and floor malting facility on site. Whisky aging and maturation take place in several traditional, dunnage-style warehouses using a wide variety of casks. All of this contributes to the illustrious status of this small yet impactful distillery. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, Chichibu represents the gold standard for Japanese whisky excellence and innovation. Akuto Ichiro is an icon of the whisky world—a 21st century whisky maker who embraces the heritage and heart of the Scots while artfully executing the Japanese\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eshokunin\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e(artisan) philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"chichibu-the-peninsula-tokyo-58-700ml","title":"Chichibu The Peninsula Tokyo 58% 700ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis incredible single cask blended whisky from Ichiro’s Malt was created at the famous Chichibu distillery before being bottled exclusively for The Peninsula Hotel in Tokyo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottled at a cask strength of 58%, only 240 worldwide. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCategory : Single Malt\u003cbr\u003eDistillery : Chichibu\u003cbr\u003eBottler : Distillery Bottling\u003cbr\u003eBottled : 2018\u003cbr\u003eNumber of bottles : 240\u003cbr\u003eStrength : 58.0% Vol.\u003cbr\u003eLable : The Peninsula Tokyo 2018\u003cbr\u003eBottle for : The Peninsula Hotel Tokyo\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ChiChibu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49788282601688,"sku":"","price":28800.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/4815\/1256\/files\/IMG_8326_12_0_0-Photoroom.jpg?v=1733994658"},{"product_id":"2018-ichiros-malt-chichibu-paris-edition-700ml","title":"2018 Ichiro's Malt Chichibu Paris Edition 700ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eCategory : Single Malt\u003cbr\u003eDistillery : Chichibu\u003cbr\u003eBottler : Distillery Bottling\u003cbr\u003eBottling series : Ichiro's Malt\u003cbr\u003eBottled : 2018\u003cbr\u003eCask Type : 3 Mizunara + 2 French Oak Casks\u003cbr\u003eNumber of bottles : 1357\u003cbr\u003eStrength : 57.3 %\u003cbr\u003eSize : 700 ml\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ChiChibu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50718112022744,"sku":null,"price":11800.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/4815\/1256\/files\/2025-08-08_212533_163.jpg?v=1754659569"},{"product_id":"2019-ichiros-malt-chichibu-paris-edition-700ml","title":"2019 Ichiro's Malt Chichibu Paris Edition 700ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eCategory : Single Malt\u003cbr\u003eDistillery : Chichibu\u003cbr\u003eBottler : Distillery Bottling\u003cbr\u003eBottling series : Ichiro's Malt\u003cbr\u003eBottled : 2019\u003cbr\u003eCalculated age : 06 years\u003cbr\u003eCask Type : 1 Hogshead Mizunara, 6 Bourbon Barrels\u003cbr\u003eNumber of bottles : 1757\u003cbr\u003eStrength : 50.5 %\u003cbr\u003eSize : 700 ml\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ChiChibu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50718112088280,"sku":null,"price":11800.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/4815\/1256\/files\/2025-08-08_213236_589.jpg?v=1754659973"},{"product_id":"2025-ichiros-malt-chichibu-travel-exclusive-single-malt-whisky-700ml","title":"2025 Ichiro's Malt Chichibu 'Travel Exclusive' Single Malt Whisky 700ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"_aupe copyable-text x15bjb6t x1n2onr6\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_aupe copyable-text xkrh14z\"\u003eCategory : Single Malt\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_aupe copyable-text xkrh14z\"\u003eDistillery : Chichibu\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_aupe copyable-text xkrh14z\"\u003eBottler : Distillery Bottling\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_aupe copyable-text xkrh14z\"\u003eBottling series : Ichiro's Malt\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_aupe copyable-text xkrh14z\"\u003eBottled : 2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_aupe copyable-text xkrh14z\"\u003eNumber of bottles : 1500\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_aupe copyable-text xkrh14z\"\u003eStrength : 52.0 %\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_aupe copyable-text xkrh14z\"\u003eSize : 700 ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ChiChibu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51256060674264,"sku":null,"price":3980.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/4815\/1256\/files\/image-coming-soon-placeholder_4d1ae8cc-15b1-4990-9e43-b80f16ef49b5.png?v=1733989849"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/4815\/1256\/collections\/chichibu_1.webp?v=1754659290","url":"https:\/\/vwinehk.com\/collections\/the-chichibu-distillery.oembed","provider":"V Wine ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}