Chichibu 2017 Single Bourbon Cask #8280 Seven Gods Of Fortune Bishamonten Limited Edition Japanese Single Malt Whisky (2023) 70cl
1 of only 211 bottles - Exclusive to the Netherlands
A very rare single casking of Chichibu!
Distilled in 2017 in a single ex bourbon barrel - bottled in 2023
In the dynamic year of 2022, a groundbreaking project has been launched that will redefine the world of Japanese whisky forever. The stunning '7EVEN Gods of Fortune' series is a visionary initiative that aims to set an unprecedented benchmark in the world of spirits. What makes the '7EVEN Gods of Fortune' series so special is the fact that it includes a total of seven different bottlings, all carefully selected to embody the essence of luxury & artistry. What really takes the '7EVEN Gods of Fortune' series to a level all its own is the innovative collaboration with groundbreaking digital & NFT designer WARBB. Robbin Snijders - known by his artist name WARBB - is a master of his craft & is at the forefront of a rapidly evolving digital art movement.
BISHAMONTEN, the revered god of battle, wealth & fortune appears as a determined figure who embodies virtues from courage to prosperity. With a spear in one hand and a pagoda in the other, he is a guardian of the physical & spiritual realms, an embodiment of the warrior spirit in harmony with the cosmic order. As the protector of the Buddha & the Dharma in the Buddhist tradition, BISHAMONTEN's grace surrounds monks and laypeople alike, offering his unwavering vigilance to protect the path of righteousness. The Bishamonten Edition is bottled at 65.4% ABV and comprises 211 bottles. This whisky matured in a 1st Fill Bourbon Barrel Cask No. 8280, distilled in 2017 and bottled in 2023.
About Chichibu
Chichibu is a Japanese whisky distillery located in Chichibu, Saitama Prefecture, Japan. Operated by Venture Whisky Ltd., the distillery was established in 2007 and began production in 2008. It is one of three distilleries owned by Venture Whisky, whose principal brand is Ichiro's Malt.
Venture Whisky was founded in 2004 by Ichiro Akuto for the purpose of commercializing Ichiro's Malt, a whisky produced from the remaining stock of the Hanyu Distillery, which had been owned by Toa Shuzo Co., Ltd., the Akuto family's company, until its sale that year, as well as to eventually produce whisky at a distillery of its own. This plan later took shape as the Chichibu Distillery. Chichibu Distillery was the first distillery in Japan in 35 years to receive a new whisky production license from the government, and its success contributed to the revitalization of the Japanese whisky industry, leading to the establishment of new distilleries across the country
In 2019, the Chichibu Daini Distillery began operations, located 600 meters from the original Chichibu Distillery. Its first single malt, Chichibu Distillery II, was released in 2025. The production capacity of the Daini Distillery is five times that of the original facility, and its pot stills employ direct firing instead of steam-based indirect heating, while its fermentation tanks are made of French oak rather than mizunara.
A unique characteristic of Chichibu is the use of locally grown barley and the pure water from the surrounding mountains, which contribute to the exceptional quality of their whisky. The distillery combines traditional techniques with innovative approaches, including the use of a wide variety of casks, including ex-bourbon, sherry, and Japanese Mizunara oak. This results in complex and refined flavour profiles.
Chichibu whiskies are known for their rich and versatile character, with notes of vanilla, fruit, spice, and sometimes a subtle smokiness. The attention to detail and craftsmanship of Ichiro Akuto and his team are reflected in the international recognition and awards their whiskies have received.
In 2025, the Tomakomai Distillery is scheduled to begin operations in Tomakomai, Hokkaido. It will produce grain whisky using a Coffey still and will increase overall production by blending it with malt whiskies from the two Chichibu distilleries, with the aim of expanding sales outside Japan.
Between 2017 and 2025, whiskies such as Chichibu Whisky Festival 2017 and Ichiro’s Malt & Grain Blended Japanese Whisky, both produced with stock from the Chichibu Distillery, received the World’s Best awards in their respective categories seven times at the World Whiskies Awards organized by Whisky Magazine
In March 2024, Whisky Magazine inducted Akuto into its Hall of Fame, making him the fifth Japanese figure to receive this honor. He was selected for establishing the first new whisky distillery in Japan in 35 years and becoming a leading figure in the Japanese whisky industry. The magazine cited his efforts to revive production techniques that had been fading during a period of industry stagnation, his technical innovations, his multiple award-winning whiskies, and his contributions to strengthening brand standards and improving the quality of Japanese whisky.
Chichibu has grown to be the 3rd most popular brand of whisky although some may argue it is the most popular as it sells out the quickest for the releases it churns out pound for pound with the hardest place to obtain it, being Japan itself.
NOTE: Transit damage as in all of these is present. This happened in transit from Japan to the Netherlands and all of them are in the same condition unfortunately.
65.4% ABV
70cl
