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Chichibu London Editions Evolution

Each year, Chichibu releases a London Edition — a rare expression of Ichiro Akuto’s artistry crafted exclusively for the UK market. From its fruit-forward house style to the balance of oak, malt, and spice, every bottle tells a story of Japanese precision meeting London sophistication.

Why Collect the London Edition

Exclusive: Limited outturns, often under 2,500 bottles per release

Distinctive: Each year’s blend draws from unique casks — bourbon, sherry, mizunara, and beyond

Cult favourite: Revered by whisky lovers for its elegant balance and vivid complexity

👉 Explore each year’s release, compare tasting notes, and learn the story behind the casks that define the collection.

2018: Bourbon-only maturation; bright fruit and malt purity define the inaugural release. Minimalist monochrome label.

2019: Introduction of mizunara and re-charred casks adds floral notes and complexity. First use of subtle colour on the label.

2020: Port-pipe finishing brings darker fruit and spice. Burgundy-toned label reflects the cask influence.

2021: Vatted blend of bourbon and wine casks; balanced fruit and oak. refined gold linework and a simplified skyline motif.

2022: Nine-cask vatting including Cognac and Oloroso Sherry; layered fig and nut character. Warm amber label gradient.

2023: Red-wine and bourbon casks; lifted berry fruit and polished oak. A vivid label dominated by a phoenix illustration — symbolic of rebirth and energy.

2024: Continued wine-cask and bourbon maturation; rounded profile with a dramatic musha-e (warrior-and-dragon) artwork rendered in rich colour and motion, the first label in the “Warrior Series,” inspired by Edo-period Japanese prints.

2025: First glow-in-the-dark label; vivid fruit and subtle spice continue the series’ modern London identity.
Ichiro's Malt Chichibu - London Edition 2025

Ichiro's Malt Chichibu - London Edition 2025

£315.00
£315.00
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Chichibu London Edition 2022 Japanese whisky. This is the fifth release of Chichibu's London Edition, produced annually to coincide with The Whisky Show. While originally delayed at the time of the original event, the release was not made available until July 2022, making this a highly sought-after and limited edition with an outturn of 1,861 bottles.

Ichiro's Malt Chichibu - London Edition 2022

£350.00
£350.00
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The Ichiro's Malt Chichibu London Edition 2021 greets the nose with vibrant aromas of orchard fruits, honey, and citrus zest, interwoven with subtle notes of vanilla and oak. On the palate, it offers a harmonious medley of flavors, including juicy pear, creamy toffee, and a touch of spicy black pepper, balanced by a gentle nuttiness.

Ichiro's Malt Chichibu - London Edition 2021

£455.00
£455.00
Ichiro's Malt Chichibu London Edition 2020 Japanese Whisky. The Chichibu London Edition 2020 is a carefully crafted blend of seven distinct casks, including ex-bourbon casks, refill ex-peated casks, and specially treated casks with heads replaced by Japanese Mizunara oak.

Ichiro's Malt Chichibu - London Edition 2020

£625.00
£625.00
Ichiro's Malt Chichibu - London Edition 2019 Japanese Whisky

Ichiro's Malt Chichibu - London Edition 2019

£740.00
£740.00
The Chichibu London Edition 2018 is the inaugural release in what has become one of the most coveted series in Japanese whisky, crafted exclusively for the UK market by Japan's acclaimed Chichibu Distillery.

Ichiro's Malt Chichibu - London Edition 2018

£750.00
£750.00

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