Chichibu London Edition 2024 Japanese Single Malt Whisky vs Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Chichibu London Edition 2024 Japanese Single Malt Whisky
Chichibu
£350
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Caol Ila
★ 5.00
£250
| Chichibu London Edition 2024 Japanese Single Malt Whisky | Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Chichibu | Caol Ila |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 55.9% |
| Age | NAS | 17 yr |
| Price | £350 | £250 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Chichibu London Edition 2024 Japanese Single Malt Whisky
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Chichibu London Edition 2024 Japanese Single Malt Whisky
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Quick verdict
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015) is better value at £250 vs £350.
For beginners: Chichibu London Edition 2024 Japanese Single Malt Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Chichibu London Edition 2024 Japanese Single Malt Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£350 vs £250)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£250 vs £350)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Chichibu?
Chichibu London Edition 2024 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.
Who should buy Caol?
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015) 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 Chichibu London Edition 2024 Japanese Single Malt Whisky
Only Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)