William Larue Weller (2015 Release) vs Chichibu 2016 / 7 Year Old / Cask 5857 / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange Japanese Whisky

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

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)Chichibu 2016 / 7 Year Old / Cask 5857 / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange Japanese Whisky
DistilleryWilliam Larue WellerChichibu
Region
CountryAmericaUnited Kingdom
TypeBourbon
ABV67.3%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£501.45£795
Rating5.00/5

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner35/100
Value10/100

Chichibu 2016 / 7 Year Old / Cask 5857 / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange Japanese Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Chichibu 2016 / 7 Year Old / Cask 5857 / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange Japanese Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £795.

For beginners: Chichibu 2016 / 7 Year Old / Cask 5857 / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange Japanese Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£501.45 vs £795)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (67.3%) — may need water

Chichibu 2016 / 7 Year Old / Cask 5857 / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange Japanese Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£795 vs £501.45)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Chichibu?

Chichibu 2016 / 7 Year Old / Cask 5857 / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange Japanese Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

ToastedMalt Extract

Only William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

VanillaHoneySherried

Only Chichibu 2016 / 7 Year Old / Cask 5857 / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange Japanese Whisky

YeastyFresh Fruit

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