Ichiro's Malt Whisky: The Rare Heritage of Hanyu and Chichibu Distilleries

Ichiro's Malt is one of the most iconic signatures of independent Japanese whisky . It pays tribute to Ichiro Akuto , grandson of the founder of the legendary Hanyu distillery, whose legacy he preserved after its closure in 2000. A visionary and passionate man, Ichiro founded the Chichibu distillery a few years later, near his home village. The Ichiro's Malt series brings together expressions from the last surviving Hanyu casks as well as vintages produced in Chichibu, in a spirit of pure craftsmanship and rigorous selection. These rare whiskies are today among the most sought-after in the world, prized for their complexity, authenticity and unique history. Ichiro Akuto embodies resilience and transmission : he not only saved the soul of Hanyu, but also gave it new life through Chichibu, a pioneering distillery renowned for its expressive maturations, its transparency regarding raw materials, and its meticulous approach to aging in quality casks. A true ambassador of artisanal Japanese whisky, Ichiro's Malt is aimed at lovers of rare whiskies and strong emotions . Each bottle tells a page of history, between family tradition, the disappearance of know-how and rebirth. A must-have in Japan for collectors and connoisseurs.