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
SGD 474SGD 350SGD 226SGD 102Price (SGD)Observed dateOct 6Jan 11Jun 8Sep 7Oct 6 - SGD 260 - Whisky Auctioneer - Oct 6, 2025Oct 12 - SGD 317 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Oct 12, 2025Nov 1 - SGD 208 - European Whisky Auctions - Nov 1, 2025Nov 3 - SGD 236 - Whisky Auctioneer - Nov 3, 2025Nov 17 - SGD 218 - Just Whisky Auctions - Nov 17, 2025Dec 1 - SGD 257 - Whisky Auctioneer - Dec 1, 2025Dec 1 - SGD 257 - Whisky Auctioneer - Dec 1, 2025Dec 15 - SGD 238 - Just Whisky Auctions - Dec 15, 2025Jan 11 - SGD 278 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Jan 11, 2026Jan 25 - SGD 414 - Australian Whisky Auctions - Jan 25, 2026Feb 8 - SGD 298 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Feb 8, 2026Feb 9 - SGD 239 - Whisky Auctioneer - Feb 9, 2026Mar 29 - SGD 438 - Australian Whisky Auctions - Mar 29, 2026Apr 6 - SGD 313 - Whisky Auctioneer - Apr 6, 2026Apr 21 - SGD 138 - Whisky.Auction - Apr 21, 2026May 4 - SGD 201 - Whisky Auctioneer - May 4, 2026Jun 8 - SGD 198 - Whisky Auctioneer - Jun 8, 2026Jun 8 - SGD 198 - Whisky Auctioneer - Jun 8, 2026Jun 14 - SGD 178 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Jun 14, 2026Jun 22 - SGD 199 - Whisky Auctioneer - Jun 22, 2026Jun 22 - SGD 167 - Whisky Auctioneer - Jun 22, 2026Jul 6 - SGD 238 - Whisky Auctioneer - Jul 6, 2026Jul 6 - SGD 238 - Whisky Auctioneer - Jul 6, 2026Jul 6 - SGD 218 - Whisky Auctioneer - Jul 6, 2026Sep 7 - SGD 315 - Whisky Auctioneer - Sep 7, 2026

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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