TOPIC OF THE WEEK JANUARY 31. 2025~

Chichibu Whisk(e)y Festival 2025

Do you like “Whisk(e)y?”?
Whisk(e)y (hereinafter collectively called whiskey) is said to be profound, as its flavor and taste vary depending on its place of origin and production method. There are many whiskey fans all over the world. Chichibu Whiskey Festival is a must-see for whisky fans! What is Chichibu Whiskey Festival?
The Chichibu Whiskey Festival is an event where craft whiskeys from Japan and abroad gather under one roof. This festival is held every February in the center of Chichibu city (Chichibu shrine, local production center, etc.) and is known as a major whiskey event organized by bartenders from Saitama and other prefectures.
The Chichibu Whiskey Festival is known as a major whiskey event organized by bartenders in and outside of Saitama Prefecture. The event includes a domestic and international whiskey tasting corner for ticket holders only, seminars where you can learn about the manufacturing process, history, and tasting techniques of whiskey, and “talk shows” where whiskey experts and distillery representatives take the stage and give interesting talks about whiskey. Talk shows” are also held. Every year, there is a fierce battle among whisky lovers for tickets to the Chichibu Whisky Festival.
There is also a food area at the Chichibu Whiskey Festival, where you can enjoy local cuisine that goes well with whiskey, such as “Miso Potatoes”, “Ghibier Cuisine”, “Chichibu Horumon-yaki”, etc.
What is Chichibu Distillery?
Venture Whisky's Chichibu Distillery was founded by Ichiro Akuto, grandson of the founder of the Hanyu Distillery, and started operation in February 2008. Chichibu Distillery uses soft, mineral-rich water from the Ookawa River valley as a source of clean water, which is essential for whiskey making. The first 7,400 bottles of Ichiro's Malt Chichibu The First, the first single malt whiskey produced at the Chichibu Distillery, were sold out on the day of release. And in 2019, Ichiro's Malt & Grain won the world's highest award at the World Whisky Awards (WWA), a global whisky competition. The Chichibu Distillery of Ichiro's Malt and Venture Whiskey attracted a lot of attention.

Chichibu Whisk(e)y Festival 2025

February 16th (Sun) in Chichibu,Saitama
Closest Sta.: Chichicbu Sta. on Red Arrow Limited Express

https://www.chichibuwhiskymatsuri.jp