Whisky Names Explained: Chichibu 7EVEN Gods of Fortune 10-Year-Old - Takarabune

Monday, 03 August 2026 at 14:47

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Over the past four years here at Whiskymonkeys, seven deities from Chichibu’s 7EVEN Gods of Fortune Series have featured in in the 7EVEN Gods of Forutne series. This year, the Japanese whisky brand released Takarabune, the eighth and final bottle in the series. But how is that possible if there are only seven gods of fortune? We explain it all in this Whisky Names Explained on Takarabune.

Beginning in 2022, the Japanese whisky brand Chichibu, in collaboration with Dutch artist Robin Velghe, a.k.a. Warbb, launched the 7EVEN Gods of Fortune series: seven exclusive bottles spotlighting the Japanese gods of fortune: Ebisu, Hotei, Bishamonten, Benzaiten, Fukurokuju, Daikokuten, and Jurojin. Each god has a distinct character and mythic qualities, just as every bottle of Chichibu has its own personality and flavor profile.

The treasure ship Takarabune

After releasing all seven gods of fortune, the new bottle could not depict another deity. This chapter turns to the legendary treasure ship known as Takarabune. The Takarabune is like a flying storehouse brimming with magical treasures. Aboard are the scrolls of wisdom, the Makimono, held by the gods Fukurokuju and Jurojin. The ship also carries the magical wooden mallet called the Kozuchi, wielded by the god Daikokuten.

According to Japanese folklore, the seven gods of fortune board the Takarabune together. During the first three days of the New Year, the mythical treasure ship sails from the heavens to the human world to bring luck, wealth, and prosperity. At the start of the year, you clear the decks, leaving behind last year’s troubles, to begin a prosperous, happy new year. To invite good fortune for the year ahead, people, especially children, place a woodblock print of the Takarabune under their pillow.

The grand finale

With this final Chichibu release, Takarabune aged 10 years and limited to just 144 bottles worldwide instantly becomes the oldest and rarest edition in the series. The whisky matured for a decade in first-fill bourbon casks and was bottled at a formidable 64.7% ABV. Digital artist Warbb has designed the label for this series one last time, delivering a futuristic interpretation of the legendary Takarabune.

Although the series finale was bottled back in March of this year, fans and collectors will have to be patient a little longer. Pre-orders have been open, but the bottles won’t be available until August. The wait will be worth it: with this final Chichibu 7EVEN Gods of Fortune release, the collection is complete. As the cherry on top, this rare bottling comes with a unique, custom-made metal Takarabune collector’s stopper.

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FAQ

Why does the 7EVEN Gods of Fortune series have 8 bottles?
The first seven bottles each honor one of the seven Japanese gods of fortune. The eighth and final bottle celebrates the Takarabune, the legendary treasure ship on which the gods travel together.
What is the meaning of the Takarabune?
According to Japanese folklore, during the first three days of the New Year the Takarabune sails to the human world to bring luck, wealth, and prosperity. On board are magical treasures such as the Makimono scrolls and the wooden mallet Kozuchi.
What makes the Chichibu Takarabune so special?
The whisky is 10 years old, matured in first-fill bourbon casks, and was bottled at 64.7% ABV. With only 144 bottles worldwide, it is the oldest and rarest release in the series. The bottle also comes with a unique metal Takarabune collector’s stopper.