The Ichiro's Malt Chichibu London Edition 2025 is the eighth release in Chichibu Distillery's highly collectible London-exclusive series, created specifically for the UK market and released in conjunction with London's Whisky Show.
Limited to just 1,920 bottles worldwide, the 2025 edition is a vatting of 10 carefully selected Chichibu single malt casks, combining ex-bourbon and Oloroso sherry maturation with two casks of heavily peated spirit.
Bottled at 50.5% ABV, this year's release brings together Chichibu's signature bright fruit and rich oak character with deeper sherry influence and a subtle layer of integrated peat smoke.
Tasting Notes
Nose:
Mandarin orange and fresh ginger lead into creamy vanilla custard, sweet oak and a subtle thread of peat smoke.
Palate:
Candied citrus peel develops alongside dark chocolate, brown sugar and dried fruits, with warming spice and gentle smoke adding depth.
Finish:
Long and warming, with lingering dried fruit, toasted oak, baking spices and restrained peat smoke.
A Collectible Chichibu Release
With only 1,920 bottles produced, the London Edition 2025 continues one of Chichibu's most established international limited-edition series.
Its combination of limited production, multiple Chichibu cask styles, heavily peated spirit and the distinctive glow-in-the-dark Musha-e artwork makes the 2025 release an appealing bottle for both Japanese whisky drinkers and serious Chichibu collectors.
