Chichibu On The Way (bottled 2013) vs Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Chichibu On The Way (bottled 2013)
Chichibu
£450
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£384
| Chichibu On The Way (bottled 2013) | Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Chichibu | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Japan | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.5% | 57% |
| Age | NAS | 26 yr |
| Price | £450 | £383.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Chichibu On The Way (bottled 2013)
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Chichibu On The Way (bottled 2013)
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £384 vs £450.
For beginners: Chichibu On The Way (bottled 2013) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Chichibu On The Way (bottled 2013)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (58.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£450 vs £383.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£383.95 vs £450)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (57%) — may need water
Who should buy Chichibu?
Chichibu On The Way (bottled 2013) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Chichibu On The Way (bottled 2013)
Only Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)