Special release · Saitama2 editions tracked
Chichibu On The Way
Japanese single malt whisky from Chichibu, Saitama. Chichibu puts out On The Way at irregular intervals to mark how its stocks have matured. Editions came out in 2013, 2015, 2019 and July 2024, and the 2024 edition reached the UK in March 2025.
| Distillery | Chichibu, Saitama, Japan |
|---|---|
| Strength | 54.5% ABV 51.5% to 54.5% across 2 editions |
| Age | No age statement |
| Casks | bourbon, sherry, mizunara, wine, chibidaruLists: Bourbon cask, Sherry cask, Wine cask |
| Peated | No |
| Style | Japanese single malt whisky |
| Release type | Special releases |
| Bottler | Venture Whisky |
| Last edition | On The Way 2024, 20 July 2024 |
| Last stated price | £290 |
Stock sheet
3 of 6 listings in stock at the last read.
| No. | Shop | Listing | Shop price | Status | Read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | DekantaJP | Ichiro's Malt - Chichibu On The Way 2015 | $599.99 | In stock | 12 November 2026 |
| 002 | DekantaJP | Ichiro's Malt Chichibu On The Way 2013 | $419.99 | In stock | 12 November 2026 |
| 003 | DramtimeNL | Chichibu Ichiro’s Malt On The Way Floor Malted 2024 (54,5%) | €299.95 | In stock | 12 November 2026 |
| 004 | DekantaJP | Ichiro’s Malt, Chichibu On The Way 2019 | $699.99 | Sold out | 12 November 2026 |
| 005 | DekantaJP | Ichiro's Malt Chichibu On the Way Floor Malted 2024 Whisky | $379.99 | Sold out | 12 November 2026 |
| 006 | Dram StreetUS | Chichibu Ichiro's Malt On The Way 2024 Single Malt Whisky | Not shown | Sold out | 12 November 2026 |
Editions
Every dated Chichibu On The Way edition, newest first, with its source.
| No. | Edition | Released | Strength | Stated price | Bottles | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | On The Way 2024 | 20 July 2024 | 54.5% ABV | £290 | 12,000 | LinkReport an error |
| 002 | On The Way 2019 | 2019 | 51.5% ABV | ¥13,750 | 11,000 | LinkReport an error |
Stock history
Read since 20 October 2026: 6 listings at 3 shops, 3 in stock and 3 sold out at the last read. No restock seen yet.
Questions
- When is the next Chichibu On The Way release?
- The last one came out on 20 July 2024. There are not enough dated editions to estimate the next.
- How much does Chichibu On The Way cost?
- The last stated price was £290. Shops list it from €299.95 today.
- Has the 2026 edition come out?
- No 2026 edition is in the sources here. The last one came out on 20 July 2024.
- When did past editions come out?
- On The Way 2024 on 20 July 2024 and On The Way 2019 in 2019.
- How many bottles were made?
- 12,000 for On The Way 2024 and 11,000 for On The Way 2019.
- Where is Chichibu On The Way in stock?
- Dekanta and Dramtime, when the shops were last read.
- How do I hear when it is out or back in stock?
- Add it to your alerts. They are free. The shops are checked every 15 minutes, and you get an email when one has it or a new edition comes out.
More from Chichibu
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| No. | Release | Age · strength | Last release | Next | Shop stock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Chichibu The London EditionChichibu · Saitama | No age statement · 50.5% ABV | 1 October 2026 | October 2027 Estimate | Sold out |
| 002 | Ichiro's Malt Chichibu The PeatedChichibu · Saitama | No age statement · 50.5% ABV | 1 October 2026 | No estimate | In stock 2 shops |
| 003 | Ichiro's Malt Chichibu Paris EditionChichibu · Saitama | No age statement · 50.5% ABV | 2026 | No estimate | In stock 1 shop |
| 004 | Ichiro's Malt Chichibu The US EditionChichibu · Saitama | No age statement · 52.5% ABV | 2025 | No estimate | Not listed |
| 005 | Chichibu The First TenChichibu · Saitama | 10 years · 50.5% ABV | November 2020 | No estimate | Sold out |
Other special releases from Japan
| No. | Release | Age · strength | Last release | Next | Shop stock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Single Malt Kanosuke Limited EditionKanosuke · Kagoshima | No age statement · 57% ABV | 25 February 2026 | No estimate | Not listed |
| 002 | Yamazaki 18 Year Old MizunaraYamazaki · Osaka | 18 years · 48% ABV | August 2025 | June 2027 Estimate | In stock 3 shops |
| 003 | Hakushu Tsukuriwake SelectionHakushu · Yamanashi | 18 years · 48% ABV | 2025 | No estimate | In stock 1 shop |
| 004 | Yamazaki Tsukuriwake SelectionYamazaki · Osaka | No age statement · 48% ABV | June 2024 | No estimate | Not listed |
Sources
- Chichibu announces fourth release of On The Way, Retail Times
- Review: Ichiro's Malt Chichibu On The Way 2019, Nomunication
- Chichibu distillery, en.wikipedia.org
- Chichibu On The Way 2024 launches in UK, The Spirits Business
- Ichiro's Malt, High Road Spirits
- [Review] Ichiro's Malt Chichibu ON THE WAY 2024, jpwhisky.net
- Chichibu unveils 2024 edition of On The Way whisky series, Speciality Brands
Checked 30 October 2026. Something wrong? Write to desk@nextcask.com.
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