Sell Your Chichibu Whisky
Direct buyer for Ichiro's Malt and rare Chichibu releases.
Chichibu is the 'Cult' distillery of Japan. Founded by Ichiro Akuto, its small-batch releases are strictly allocated and highly collectible.
What We Buy (Examples)
These are examples, not a full list. If you have anything else from this producer, including older bottles and odd releases, submit it and we will review it.
- Chichibu The First
- Chichibu The Peated (all years)
- Chichibu On the Way
- Chichibu The Floor Malted
- Chichibu IPA Cask Finish
- Chichibu Single Cask (US Editions)
- Ichiro's Malt Card Series (Hanyu/Chichibu blends)
What We Do Not Buy
- Empty bottles
- Open bottles
- Ichiro's Malt & Grain (World Blends) - unless bulk
- Fake or refilled bottles
What to Send for a Quote
- Front label showing exact release name (e.g., 'The Peated 2013')
- Back label showing bottle number (if applicable)
- Neck tag / Booklet presence
- Box condition
- Seal condition (wax vs foil)
Condition Factors
- -Neck Tags: Many Chichibu releases come with a hang-tag. Missing it reduces value.
- -Wax Seals: Some single casks have wax tops. Cracked wax is a concern.
- -Labels: Chichibu labels are often textured paper which stains easily.
- -Box: Original box is required for full collector value.
Pricing Factors
- -Release Rarity: 'The First' is historically significant.
- -Series: The 'Intergalactic' series and 'US Editions' have specific collector markets.
- -ABV: Cask strength releases generally command higher prices than diluted ones.
- -Awards: WWA winning releases often spike in value.
Common Questions
Do you buy the White Label (Malt & Grain)?
We buy the 'World Blended Whisky' (blue/white label) only in volume, as it is a standard shelf item.
What about the 'Card Series'?
Yes! The Playing Card series (Hanyu) is the holy grail. We buy individual cards or full hands.
Do I need the neck tag?
Ideally yes. Collectors look for complete sets.
Do you buy US Editions?
Yes, we verify the specific US release number (e.g., US Edition 2019).
How do you price single casks?
We look at recent auction hammers and retail availability for that specific barrel number.
Is Chichibu a good investment?
It has been one of the strongest performers in the whisky market over the last decade.
Ready to sell?
Get a direct offer with no consignment fees.
Not sure what you have or do not see it listed? Submit it through the form, or text photos to 213-770-9463.