Chichibu Single 65th Anniversary LMDW rare Japanese whisky bottle

Chichibu Single Cask 1884 65th Anniversary LMDW

CHF 850.00 + VAT for CH
Chichibu Single Cask #1884 · LMDW 65th Anniversary · Japanese craft distillery · Single malt collector’s bottling · Worldwide delivery 🌍

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The Distillery

Chichibu — The Vanguard of Japan’s Craft Whisky Renaissance

Founded in 2008 by Ichiro Akuto in Saitama Prefecture, Chichibu represents the pinnacle of artisan Japanese whisky production. Akuto, grandson of the founder of the now-closed Hanyu distillery, brought with him not only family heritage but an uncompromising commitment to quality over quantity. Working with small-batch copper pot stills, floor malting when possible, and an eclectic cask programme that includes mizunara oak, wine barriques, and rare sherry butts, Chichibu has achieved cult status in less than two decades.

Despite its youth as a distillery, Chichibu bottlings consistently rank among the most sought-after in the world. Single cask releases are particularly prized, with dedicated collectors tracking individual cask numbers and bottle allocations. The distillery’s transparent approach—labelling each cask’s provenance, malt source, and maturation timeline—has set a new standard for the Japanese craft whisky movement.

This Expression

An Exclusive Single Cask for La Maison du Whisky’s 65th Anniversary

This single cask bottling, drawn from cask #1884, was selected by La Maison du Whisky (LMDW) to commemorate their 65th anniversary—a testament to both the Parisian retailer’s six-decade legacy in fine spirits and Chichibu’s willingness to collaborate with distinguished partners. Single cask releases from Chichibu are never replicated; each cask number represents a unique interaction between new-make spirit, wood, and time. Without an age statement, this expression reflects Ichiro Akuto’s philosophy of bottling when the whisky reaches optimal balance rather than adhering to arbitrary maturation milestones.

Category
Single Malt

Country
Japan

Cask Number
#1884

Bottle Size
700ml

Tasting Profile

Nose

Chichibu’s house character typically reveals itself in layers—clean malt sweetness underpinned by orchard fruit, a whisper of vanilla from careful wood selection, and often a delicate floral lift reminiscent of cherry blossom or honeysuckle. Single casks from this distillery tend to showcase remarkable integration between spirit and oak, even at relatively young ages.

Palate

Expect a textured mouthfeel balancing fruit-forward sweetness with gentle spice—perhaps cinnamon or white pepper—and a core of rich barley character. Chichibu single casks often surprise with their depth, delivering complexity that belies their provenance from a young distillery.

Finish

The finish tends toward medium length with lingering maltiness, a trace of oak tannin, and a final echo of the distillery’s clean, precise distillation style—never heavy, always refined.

Provenance & Authentication

Wines & Spirits SA sources exclusively from a curated network of over 50 certified suppliers, ensuring unbroken provenance on every bottle of Japanese whisky—particularly critical for single cask releases like this Chichibu LMDW exclusive. Each bottle is stored in our climate-controlled cellar maintained at 14°C and 70% relative humidity with 24/7 environmental monitoring, replicating optimal maturation conditions. We guarantee the authenticity of this expression, which carries the dual provenance markers of Chichibu Distillery and La Maison du Whisky’s 65th anniversary selection.

Collector Context

A Rare Intersection of Craft Excellence and Retail Heritage

La Maison du Whisky’s 65th anniversary in 2023 prompted collaborations with several of the world’s most respected distilleries, and the inclusion of a Chichibu single cask in this programme underscores the distillery’s ascent to the top tier of global whisky. Chichibu single cask bottlings consistently achieve strong results at auction, driven by limited availability and the distillery’s reputation for releasing only exceptional casks. The LMDW partnership adds a layer of collectable provenance—these commemorative bottlings are never repeated, making cask #1884 a singular artefact of both Akuto’s craft and a Parisian institution’s diamond jubilee. For collectors tracking Chichibu’s output chronologically, this represents a significant marker in the distillery’s second decade of operation.

Service & Enjoyment

Glassware
Glencairn or tulip

Serving
Neat

Temperature
Room, 18°C

Rest time
5-10 min aerate

Serve this Chichibu single cask neat in a Glencairn glass to capture its aromatic complexity, allowing 5-10 minutes of aeration after pouring to fully release the spirit’s nuanced character. This is a contemplative dram best enjoyed in quiet company or solitude—ideal for marking special occasions or pairing with delicate Japanese cuisine such as grilled seasonal fish or aged Comté. The single cask nature invites slow, attentive tasting to appreciate what makes cask #1884 distinct from all others in Chichibu’s archive.

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