Glenfarclas 30 Year Old vs Chichibu US Edition 2022
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
| Glenfarclas 30 Year Old | Chichibu US Edition 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenfarclas | Chichibu |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 53.5% |
| Age | 30 yr | NAS |
| Price | £632.95 | £499 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glenfarclas 30 Year Old
Chichibu US Edition 2022
Glenfarclas 30 Year Old
Chichibu US Edition 2022
Quick verdict
Glenfarclas 30 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Chichibu US Edition 2022 is better value at £499 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 £499)
Chichibu US Edition 2022
Pros
- +More affordable (£499 vs £632.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.5%) — may need water
- −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 US Edition 2022 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 Glenfarclas 30 Year Old
Only Chichibu US Edition 2022