Ichiro's Malt Chichibu On The Way Japanese Single Malt Whisky 750 ml

Ichiro's Malt On The Way is a young single malt from Chichibu Distillery, founded by Ichiro Akuto in Saitama, Japan in 2008 and now one of the most sought-after names in Japanese whisky, largely thanks to Akuto's Card Series releases. "On The Way" bottlings are typically released before a whisky is old enough for a formal age statement, marketed honestly as a preview of what's maturing rather than a finished flagship. Expect a fresher, more grain-forward character than an older release, with the distillery's house fruit and spice notes still emerging. Specific cask makeup and proof for this bottling aren't confirmed here.

How to drink Ichiro's Malt On The Way

Neat, in a tulip glass, is the way to catch a young Chichibu spirit's developing character — a preview worth tasting on its own.

Single MaltSaitama, Japan