Glenfarclas 30 Year Old vs Chichibu London Edition 2021 Japanese Single Malt Whisky

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

Glenfarclas 30 Year OldChichibu London Edition 2021 Japanese Single Malt Whisky
DistilleryGlenfarclasChichibu
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV43%40%
Age30 yrNAS
Price£632.95£500
Rating5.00/5

Glenfarclas 30 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner70/100
Value8/100

Chichibu London Edition 2021 Japanese Single Malt Whisky

Smoke64/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Glenfarclas 30 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Chichibu London Edition 2021 Japanese Single Malt Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glenfarclas 30 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Chichibu London Edition 2021 Japanese Single Malt Whisky is better value at £500 vs £633.

For beginners: Glenfarclas 30 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Glenfarclas 30 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£632.95 vs £500)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Chichibu London Edition 2021 Japanese Single Malt Whisky

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£500 vs £632.95)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Glenfarclas?

Glenfarclas 30 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Who should buy Chichibu?

Chichibu London Edition 2021 Japanese Single Malt Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Only Glenfarclas 30 Year Old

SherriedDried FruitChocolateOld WoodTobacco

Only Chichibu London Edition 2021 Japanese Single Malt Whisky

Malt ExtractVanillaFresh FruitToastedSmokey

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