Chichibu Distillery #9664 8 years Single Malt Japanese Whisky – Cask Strength 61% (Only 263 bottles)

Chichibu Distillery #9664 is a rare and uncompromising single malt Japanese whisky for the serious collector and connoisseur. Distilled in 2013 and aged for 8 years in a Chichibu wine cask, this exclusive bottling delivers a depth and intensity found only in the most coveted single cask releases.

The whisky is bottled at a full 61% cask strength for maximum concentration, power and authenticity. Only 263 bottles were released from cask number 9664. This makes this edition a true collector’s bottle with both history and investment potential.

The cask has previously held wine, and this particular wine cask adds distinctive fruit notes, structure and complexity. The combination of Chichibu’s elegant distillate and the influence of the cask creates a whisky with layers upon layers of flavor. The result is intense, yet precise and balanced.

Tasting notes

Aroma: Red berries, ripe fruit and distinct vinous notes. Fine spices and a hint of oak.

Taste: Powerful and concentrated with notes of red wine, dark cherries and spice. The alcohol adds warmth and structure without overpowering the fruit.

Finish: Long and intense with fruit, tannin and elegant spicy sweetness.

Best enjoyed neat in a tulip-shaped glass. A little water opens up more nuances and brings out the fruity details from the wine barrel.

The story of Chichibu Distillery

Chichibu Distillery was founded by Ichiro Akuto, who continues a long family tradition in Japanese whisky. Coming from a family of distillers, he has built his reputation on uncompromising quality and respect for craftsmanship. Inspiration comes from the historic Hanyu Distillery, where the family produced whisky for more than 100 years.

Today, Chichibu is one of Japan’s most recognized and innovative distilleries. Small batches, carefully selected casks and precision at every stage make the house’s bottlings coveted around the world. This single cask #9664 is a clear testament to the distillery’s ability to create top-class modern Japanese whisky.

• Producer: Chichibu Distillery
• Type: Single Malt Japanese Whisky
• Cask number: #9664
• Distilled: 2013
• Age: 8 years
• Cask type: Chichibu wine cask (single cask)
• Number of bottles: 263
• Quantity: 70 cl
• Alcohol: 61%alcohol