Chichibu 2016 / 7 Year Old / Cask 14198 / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange Japanese Whisky vs Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Chichibu 2016 / 7 Year Old / Cask 14198 / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange Japanese Whisky
Chichibu
£500
Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
Pulteney
★ 5.00
£399
| Chichibu 2016 / 7 Year Old / Cask 14198 / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange Japanese Whisky | Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Chichibu | Pulteney |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 26 yr |
| Price | £500 | £399 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Chichibu 2016 / 7 Year Old / Cask 14198 / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange Japanese Whisky
Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
Chichibu 2016 / 7 Year Old / Cask 14198 / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange Japanese Whisky
Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
Quick verdict
Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015) is better value at £399 vs £500.
For beginners: Chichibu 2016 / 7 Year Old / Cask 14198 / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange Japanese Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Chichibu 2016 / 7 Year Old / Cask 14198 / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange Japanese Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£500 vs £399)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£399 vs £500)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Chichibu?
Chichibu 2016 / 7 Year Old / Cask 14198 / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange Japanese Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Who should buy Old?
Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015) 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
Only Chichibu 2016 / 7 Year Old / Cask 14198 / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange Japanese Whisky
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