Sell Your Chichibu Whisky
Are you looking to sell your Chichibu whisky but don’t know where to start?
At Mark Littler LTD we make the selling process as simple as possible by handling all of the logistics, paperwork and fully insured shipping. We have been helping people sell their whisky for nearly 10 years and have hundreds of five star Google reviews.
Sell Your Chichibu Whisky With Mark Littler
Simply fill in the valuation form and we will see what offers we can get from our collection of private clients and send you a referral to a specialist whisky auctioneer.
Learn More About Your Bottle Of Chichibu Whisky
Click here to learn about the history of Chichibu whisky.
Click here to learn more about what affects the value of Chichibu whisky.
Sell Your Whisky Today
Please use the form below to submit images of your bottle and receive a free, no-obligation valuation from a specialist auctioneer.
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How We Can Help You Sell Your Whisky
Simply fill in the form below and we will put you in contact with a specialist whisky retailer. If your bottle is suitable they will make you an offer directly for your bottle. This is perferable for those wanting a quick sale, or for those who are not prepared to take the risk that auctions entail. There is no charge for our assistance if you accept a private sale.
Alternatively we can help you sell your bottles through auction. With close to 30,000 bottles being sold at auction every month you have to be sure that your bottles are being sold in the right auction to achieve the highest price. There is no charge for our assistance selling at auction
Whisky Valuation Tips
Are you looking to sell your whisky for the highest possible price? It might surprise you to learn that one of the most important actions you can take is to capture high-quality images of your bottles. This ensures we can offer you the best prices and accurately appraise your bottles. Here are our top tips for submitting images of your bottles:
- Stand the bottle upright so that we can clearly see the level of the whisky in the bottle.
- Do you have the original box? If so, place it next to the bottle in the photo.
- Capture the images in a well-lit room, ideally against a neutral background.
What Our Customers Say
Do You Remember This Story?
In 2020 we sold a vertical of Macallan 18 year old for Matthew Robson for £44,000!
The story went viral being covered from the BBC, to India, to the USA.
Matthew had been given a bottle every year from his father as a birthday gift and at the time of sale amounted to 28 bottles, all with their original boxes.
Now We Can Help You
It was a pleasure to work with Matthew, assisting him in obtaining the highest possible amount for his collection. Now, let us use our experience and connections to assist you.
“I was looking to sell my whisky collection of 28 bottles of Macallan 18 year old to fund the purchase of my first house, so I got in touch with Mark.
My father gave me 1 bottle each year for a birthday present so that by the time that I was 18 I would have 18 bottles of 18 year old Macallan. (Yes I’m that guy who was plastered over the media)
Mark did a great job of getting professional photos taken of them and creating a PR buzz around the collection and I even ended up on BBC breakfast news, lad bible, and various radio stations around the world.
At one point my story was the second most viewed story on BBC world wide news app for the whole weekend with over 2 million views.
Needless to say within a day or two of this PR Campaign there was numerous offers.
I would like to thank Mark for all his work and helping me with everything.”
What Is Your Whisky Worth
Do you want to know what your whisky is worth but don’t know where to start?
Use these guides to help you.
What Is Your Whisky Worth? – An in-depth look at the factors affecting your bottle’s value.
A Beginner’s Guide To Selling Whisky – Everything you need to get started selling your whisky.
How To Sell Whisky Online – A rundown of all the online selling options available.
Sell Your Whisky Today – A simple way to sell your whisky fast.
Macallan Specific Guides
The Complete Guide To Valuing Macallan Whisky – Selling Macallan? This is your starting point.
What Is Macallan Whisky Worth? – Unsure of your Macallan’s value? Begin here
The History Of Chichibu Whisky
Chichibu distillery is owned by Ichiro Akuto, who founded the distillery in 2007. Akuto was born into a family of drinks producers; his family had been making sake since 1625. At the age of 30, in 1995, he entered the family business after having worked for Suntory since 1988. The family business sadly ran into trouble and Hanyu distillery was sold in 2000.
In 2004, Akuto established Venture Whisky and launched the first brand, Ichiro Whisky, made from the remaining casks of Hanyu. Then, in 2007, Ichiro Akuto built Chichibu distillery and began distilling whisky using techniques he had learned during stints working at BenRiach and Karuizawa.
Chichibu distillery is located near Chichibu city in Saitama, Japan, near to the Chichibu Tama-Kai National Park. The climate there is hot in the summer and cold in the winter. Ichiro Akuto says that these temperature fluctuations help increase the angel’s share of the whisky, speeding up maturation. This helps Chichibu’s younger whisky to taste more mature, despite the oldest Chichibu expression being only 10 years old.
The distillery uses barley from Norfolk, Germany, and Scotland. However, Akuto is also experimenting with using locally grown Japanese barley, making a genuine Japanese whisky. Chichibu is also well-known for releasing some whiskies matured in beer barrels. Chichibu would give casks to Japanese breweries hoping to start brewing beer in casks. When the breweries were finished with the casks, Chichibu took them back and experimented with maturing their whisky in beer barrels, something that is not done in Scotland. Akuto has a love of Mizunara oak casks, insisting that the wood imparts flavours on the whisky that cannot be achieved using other variations of oak. All of the whisky that is produced at Chichibu flows from two small pot stills. The distillery has low capacity but very big ambition. On the small site the distillery has its own cooperage, a small bottling facility with around 5 employees, and its own floor maltings! In 2019, a new distillery named Chichibu #2 was built to increase capacity.
This small distillery goes above and beyond when it comes to experimenting with new ways of making and maturing whisky. It is no wonder that the unique drams produced by Chichibu have garnered fans all over the world.