Chichibu On The Way (bottled 2013) vs Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Chichibu On The Way (bottled 2013)Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
DistilleryChichibuTomatin
RegionHighland
CountryJapanScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV58.5%46%
AgeNAS36 yr
Price£450£494.02
Rating5.00/5

Chichibu On The Way (bottled 2013)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner60/100
Value10/100

Chichibu On The Way (bottled 2013)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Chichibu On The Way (bottled 2013) is better value at £450 vs £494.

For beginners: Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Chichibu On The Way (bottled 2013)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£450 vs £494.02)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (58.5%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£494.02 vs £450)

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 Tomatin?

Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaToastedOld Wood

Only Chichibu On The Way (bottled 2013)

Fresh FruitNutty

Only Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1

ChocolateSherried

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