Chichibu US Edition 2021 vs William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Chichibu US Edition 2021
Chichibu
£599
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
William Larue Weller
★ 5.00
£501
| Chichibu US Edition 2021 | William Larue Weller (2015 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Chichibu | William Larue Weller |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Japan | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 53.5% | 67.3% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £599 | £501.45 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Chichibu US Edition 2021
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
Chichibu US Edition 2021
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
Quick verdict
William Larue Weller (2015 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
William Larue Weller (2015 Release) is better value at £501 vs £599.
For beginners: Chichibu US Edition 2021 is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Chichibu US Edition 2021
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (53.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£599 vs £501.45)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£501.45 vs £599)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (67.3%) — may need water
Who should buy Chichibu?
Chichibu US Edition 2021 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.
Who should buy William?
William Larue Weller (2015 Release) 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
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