Chichibu London Edition 2018 vs Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection

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

Chichibu London Edition 2018Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection
DistilleryChichibuTeeling
Region
CountryJapanIreland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV56.5%46%
AgeNAS24 yr
Price£599£395
Rating5.00/5

Chichibu London Edition 2018

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner75/100
Value13/100

Chichibu London Edition 2018

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection is better value at £395 vs £599.

For beginners: Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Chichibu London Edition 2018

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (56.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£599 vs £395)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Chichibu?

Chichibu London Edition 2018 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 Teeling?

Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyVanilla

Only Chichibu London Edition 2018

ToastedMalt Extract

Only Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection

SherriedDried FruitOld Wood

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