Chichibu Distillery II

This single malt marks the first single malt from Chichibu Distillery II, representing a new chapter that began in 2019 in the deep mountains of northwestern Saitama Prefecture. The second facility operates at five times the capacity of the original distillery, producing 2 tons of malt per distillation while maintaining the same pot still shape and using direct gas-fired distillation equipment from Forsyth's of Scotland. Created in harmony with tradition and innovation, change and inheritance, this whisky is characterized by a heavy taste and lustrous fruity aroma produced by direct distillation. The bourbon barrel-driven blend develops intense honeyed sweetness, deep fruitiness, and a long, smoky, malty finish. Bottled at 55.5% ABV, this inaugural single malt from Chichibu II distillery represents a new step forward for the facility.