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Chichibu On The Way, 2019, 51.5%, 70cl
CHICHIBU

Chichibu On The Way, 2019, 51.5%, 70cl

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 15
Average Score
Avg 90
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Description

A single malt whisky from the Chichibu distillery in Japan, located in Saitama Prefecture. Established in 2008 by Ichiro Akuto, this 'On The Way' series release showcases the distillery's evolving whisky style on its journey to a future 10-year-old release. It is a blend of carefully selected casks at different stages of maturation, produced in limited quantities.

Change+21.4%
LatestSGD 315
HighSGD 438
LowSGD 138
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Recently Sold

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Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Sep 7, 2026SGD 315.24
Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Jul 6, 2026SGD 238.21
Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Jul 6, 2026SGD 238.21

Listed For Sale

Listed price is based on available stock selling price from verified retail stores (not including tax and shipping).

Versus WineVerified Retail Listing - Updated Oct 6, 2026SGD 563.94
AlcohaulVerified Retail Listing - Updated Oct 6, 2026SGD 668.00
Carousell SingaporeVerified Retail Listing - Updated Apr 20, 2026SGD 390.00
Cask type
Bourbon, Chibidaru & Mizunara
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Lightly Peated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
Yes
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
Locally grown barley, floor malted at the distillery.
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
Ichiro Akuto
Master distiller (distillation)
Ichiro Akuto
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
11000
Has box
Yes
Closure
Cork
Presentation
Box
Series highlights
'On The Way' is a series that aims to showcase the distillery's current whisky style on their journey to releasing a 10 year old.
Historical context
Chichibu distillery was founded in 2008 by Ichiro Akuto, being the first new Japanese distillery since 1973.
Special release
UK and US Market Allocation
Allocation
UK, US
Nose
Bright and honeyed with notes of kumquat and peach, sweet vanilla, citrus peel, green apple, and a hint of soft smoke.
Palate
Richness from the barley, creamy character, ripe peach and plum, orchard fruits, sweet caramel, subtle spice, toasted oak, hints of dark chocolate, and a gentle smokiness.
Finish
Long and elegant with plum and biscuit characters, ending with orchard fruits, warm spices, and a delicate balance of sweetness and a gentle touch of spice.
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