Glen Garioch 46 Year Old 1958 vs Chichibu 2010 (bottled 2018) (cask 1000) - Mizunara Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Garioch 46 Year Old 1958
Glen Garioch
★ 4.50
£1967
Chichibu 2010 (bottled 2018) (cask 1000) - Mizunara Cask
Chichibu
£1999
| Glen Garioch 46 Year Old 1958 | Chichibu 2010 (bottled 2018) (cask 1000) - Mizunara Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Garioch | Chichibu |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 62.2% |
| Age | 46 yr | NAS |
| Price | £1966.95 | £1999 |
| Rating | 4.50/5 | — |
Glen Garioch 46 Year Old 1958
Chichibu 2010 (bottled 2018) (cask 1000) - Mizunara Cask
Glen Garioch 46 Year Old 1958
Chichibu 2010 (bottled 2018) (cask 1000) - Mizunara Cask
Quick verdict
Glen Garioch 46 Year Old 1958 is rated higher (4.50 vs 0.00).
Glen Garioch 46 Year Old 1958 is better value at £1967 vs £1999.
For beginners: Glen Garioch 46 Year Old 1958 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Glen Garioch 46 Year Old 1958
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (4.5/5)
- +More affordable (£1966.95 vs £1999)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Chichibu 2010 (bottled 2018) (cask 1000) - Mizunara Cask
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (62.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£1999 vs £1966.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.5)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Garioch 46 Year Old 1958 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Who should buy Chichibu?
Chichibu 2010 (bottled 2018) (cask 1000) - Mizunara Cask 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 Glen Garioch 46 Year Old 1958
Only Chichibu 2010 (bottled 2018) (cask 1000) - Mizunara Cask