Glenugie 30 Year Old 1980 - Deoch an Doras vs Chichibu 2012 (bottled 2022) (cask 1763) Bourbon Barrel - See No Evil (Taboo Series)

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

Glenugie 30 Year Old 1980 - Deoch an DorasChichibu 2012 (bottled 2022) (cask 1763) Bourbon Barrel - See No Evil (Taboo Series)
DistilleryGlenugieChichibu
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandJapan
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV52.1%58.5%
Age30 yrNAS
Price£899£1200
Rating5.00/5

Glenugie 30 Year Old 1980 - Deoch an Doras

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner60/100
Value6/100

Chichibu 2012 (bottled 2022) (cask 1763) Bourbon Barrel - See No Evil (Taboo Series)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Glenugie 30 Year Old 1980 - Deoch an Doras

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Chichibu 2012 (bottled 2022) (cask 1763) Bourbon Barrel - See No Evil (Taboo Series)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glenugie 30 Year Old 1980 - Deoch an Doras is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glenugie 30 Year Old 1980 - Deoch an Doras is better value at £899 vs £1200.

For beginners: Glenugie 30 Year Old 1980 - Deoch an Doras is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Glenugie 30 Year Old 1980 - Deoch an Doras

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£899 vs £1200)

Cons

  • High ABV (52.1%) — may need water

Chichibu 2012 (bottled 2022) (cask 1763) Bourbon Barrel - See No Evil (Taboo Series)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (58.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£1200 vs £899)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Glenugie?

Glenugie 30 Year Old 1980 - Deoch an Doras suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Who should buy Chichibu?

Chichibu 2012 (bottled 2022) (cask 1763) Bourbon Barrel - See No Evil (Taboo Series) 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

Honey

Only Glenugie 30 Year Old 1980 - Deoch an Doras

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitLeathery

Only Chichibu 2012 (bottled 2022) (cask 1763) Bourbon Barrel - See No Evil (Taboo Series)

VanillaFresh FruitToastedMalt Extract

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