The Chichibu Distillery is one of the most well-known modern whisky distilleries in Japan and was founded in 2008 by Ichiro Akuto. It is located in the city of Chichibu in Saitama Prefecture and stands for handcrafted production, small batch releases, and exceptional quality.

Today, bottlings from Chichibu Distillery are highly sought-after collector’s items and are considered among the most exciting representatives of the modern Japanese whisky scene.