Created in 2008, Chichibu Japanese single malt whisky is already highly regarded among Japanese whisky enthusiasts and whisky connoisseurs worldwide. Entirely produced at the distillery—and, for some expressions, increasingly using local barley, peat and even Japanese oak casks—Chichibu is steadily moving toward its ambition of becoming the first truly 100% Japanese whisky. This vision is driven by the dedication of its founder, Ichiro Akuto. Fermented in vats made of mizunara, a highly prized variety of Japanese oak, and distilled in small stills, the spirit demonstrates remarkable maturity and complexity, even at a young age. A beautifully crafted whisky.

When Chichibu unveiled The First Ten in 2020, its oldest official bottling at the time, it marked a pivotal moment in the history of Japanese whisky—a milestone achieved through relentless dedication and patience, and one that few could have imagined just a few decades earlier. Today, Chichibu moves beyond The First Ten with the release of Chichibu Aged 10 Years, a powerful statement that this artisanal distillery is now firmly established and has built a confident reserve of mature stocks. This new expression also introduces a refined, contemporary label design bearing the signature “The Artisan Distillery Est. 2008.”