Glenfarclas 30 Year Old vs Chichibu 2013 (bottled 2022) (cask 2666) Bourbon Barrel - Hear No Evil (Taboo Series)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenfarclas 30 Year Old
Glenfarclas
★ 5.00
£633
Chichibu 2013 (bottled 2022) (cask 2666) Bourbon Barrel - Hear No Evil (Taboo Series)
Chichibu
£999
| Glenfarclas 30 Year Old | Chichibu 2013 (bottled 2022) (cask 2666) Bourbon Barrel - Hear No Evil (Taboo Series) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenfarclas | Chichibu |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 59.5% |
| Age | 30 yr | NAS |
| Price | £632.95 | £999 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glenfarclas 30 Year Old
Chichibu 2013 (bottled 2022) (cask 2666) Bourbon Barrel - Hear No Evil (Taboo Series)
Glenfarclas 30 Year Old
Chichibu 2013 (bottled 2022) (cask 2666) Bourbon Barrel - Hear No Evil (Taboo Series)
Quick verdict
Glenfarclas 30 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glenfarclas 30 Year Old is better value at £633 vs £999.
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 affordable (£632.95 vs £999)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Chichibu 2013 (bottled 2022) (cask 2666) Bourbon Barrel - Hear No Evil (Taboo Series)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (59.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£999 vs £632.95)
- −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 2013 (bottled 2022) (cask 2666) Bourbon Barrel - Hear 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
Only Glenfarclas 30 Year Old
Only Chichibu 2013 (bottled 2022) (cask 2666) Bourbon Barrel - Hear No Evil (Taboo Series)