Chichibu On the Way 2024 is the 4th line-up in the One the Way series originally releasing in 2013 and last released in 2019. This years edition features purely floor malted barley done by the Chichibu team with the help of specialists in the UK. The Chichibu team has specially selected casks that showcase the richness and uniqueness of the barley, lending to a rich and “rustic” flavour profile.
Nose:Â Honey, Vanilla, Kumquat, Condensed Milk and Yoghurt.
Palate:  Rustic Malt and Honey, Loquat fruit, Yoghurt, Sweet Peaches and Plums,
Finish:Â Dried Hay and Soft Fruitiness leading to a long but gentle finish.
Chichibu was established in 2007 and instantly became one of Japan’s most progressive and innovative distillery. The mashtun is stirred by hand, the washbacks are made out of the notoriously difficult mizunara oak and annual capacity is tiny. Having kick-started the Japanese craft whisky scene initially, in 2019 the team, led by Ichiro Akuto, built a second distillery that is similar but five times the size.
