Ichiro's Malt

Ichiro's Malt Chichibu The London Edition 2026

ABV: 50.5% 70 cL

Ichiro’s Malt Chichibu The London Edition 2026 is the ninth release of this iconic whisky released exclusively for the UK. A collectable series, it is incredibly sought after by whisky connoisseurs due to the quality of the spirit, its limited nature and striking label design. The new edition is the third, and final, in the ‘warrior series’ which started in 2024.

It opens with notes of vanilla and honey along with whipped cream and touch of grapefruit peel. On the palate there is a rich stone fruit character with apricots and peaches before finishing with sweet vanilla custard and a touch of cracked white pepper. 

 

THIS IS A PRE SALE ALL ORDERS WILL BE SHIPPED FROM THE 9TH OF OCTOBER. 

£211.00

Tax included.

PRODUCT INFO

Region World Whisky
Cask type First and Second Fill Bourbon and Wine Casks
Whisky type Single Malt

Chichibu, founded in 2008 by Ichiro Akuto in Saitama Prefecture, is one of Japan’s most influential new-wave distilleries. Despite its small size, it quickly earned a global reputation for richly flavoured whiskies made with meticulous, hands-on craftsmanship. Chichibu uses a variety of cask types, local barley experiments, and traditional floor malting, producing vibrant, youthful spirits with notes of fruit, honey, oak spice, and a touch of herbal depth. Its limited releases are highly sought after, and the distillery is often credited with helping reignite worldwide excitement for Japanese whisky.