Chichibu Paris Edition 2022 vs Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

Chichibu Paris Edition 2022Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryChichibuMortlach
RegionSpeyside
CountryJapanScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV51.5%57%
AgeNAS26 yr
Price£599£383.95
Rating5.00/5

Chichibu Paris Edition 2022

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner35/100
Value13/100

Chichibu Paris Edition 2022

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £384 vs £599.

For beginners: Chichibu Paris Edition 2022 is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Chichibu Paris Edition 2022

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (51.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£599 vs £383.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£383.95 vs £599)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (57%) — may need water

Who should buy Chichibu?

Chichibu Paris 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.

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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

HoneyMalt Extract

Only Chichibu Paris Edition 2022

Fresh FruitCitric

Only Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Old WoodVanillaToasted

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