Hakushu 18 Year Old vs Chichibu 2014 (bottled 2022) (cask 13337) Red Wine Cask - Speak No Evil (Taboo Series)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Hakushu 18 Year Old
Hakushu
★ 4.38
£621
Chichibu 2014 (bottled 2022) (cask 13337) Red Wine Cask - Speak No Evil (Taboo Series)
Chichibu
£999
| Hakushu 18 Year Old | Chichibu 2014 (bottled 2022) (cask 13337) Red Wine Cask - Speak No Evil (Taboo Series) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Hakushu | Chichibu |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 59.5% |
| Age | 18 yr | NAS |
| Price | £620.5 | £999 |
| Rating | 4.38/5 | — |
Hakushu 18 Year Old
Chichibu 2014 (bottled 2022) (cask 13337) Red Wine Cask - Speak No Evil (Taboo Series)
Hakushu 18 Year Old
Chichibu 2014 (bottled 2022) (cask 13337) Red Wine Cask - Speak No Evil (Taboo Series)
Quick verdict
Hakushu 18 Year Old is rated higher (4.38 vs 0.00).
Hakushu 18 Year Old is better value at £621 vs £999.
For beginners: Hakushu 18 Year Old is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Hakushu 18 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (4.4/5)
- +More affordable (£620.5 vs £999)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Chichibu 2014 (bottled 2022) (cask 13337) Red Wine Cask - Speak No Evil (Taboo Series)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (59.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£999 vs £620.5)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.4)
Who should buy Hakushu?
Hakushu 18 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Who should buy Chichibu?
Chichibu 2014 (bottled 2022) (cask 13337) Red Wine Cask - Speak 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 Hakushu 18 Year Old
Only Chichibu 2014 (bottled 2022) (cask 13337) Red Wine Cask - Speak No Evil (Taboo Series)