Chichibu London Edition 2025 - Japanese Single Malt

Ichiro’s Malt Chichibu The London Edition 2025 is the eighth edition of this iconic series, created exclusively for the UK. This year’s release is a blend of 10 casks of Japanese single malt whisky, all sourced from the Chichibu distillery, including two casks of heavily peated spirit. The expression   offers a deeper, more oak-driven character with integrated peat smoke. It presents notes of mandarin, ginger, vanilla custard, and subtle smoke on the nose, followed by candied citrus, dark chocolate, and brown sugar on the palate, finishing with dried fruits and warming spice.
The bottle’s label design is the second of the Musha-e Series, introduced in 2024, designed and created by Elixir Distillers’ Creative Director Raj Chavda. The striking artwork features legendary warriors and symbolic animals. It also has a textured, glow-in-the-dark finish.
 “Inspired by the timeless Musha-e where warriors straddle the boundary between myth and reality, I designed the second release for Chichibu London Edition with a tribute to both history and legend. In this iteration, the noble warrior takes on the Tora, the Japanese tiger – a symbol of strength, courage, and protection. It embodies the resilience of spirit, the power of physical might, and the bravery to stand unwavering, no matter the challenge. The glow-in-the-dark elements capture the essence of energy itself. As photons absorb into the surface, the electrons in the phosphor release their stored light, creating a subtle yet powerful luminescence. It’s as if the battle, the power, the legend, suddenly springs to life after dark.” - Raj ‘Mr C’ Chavda