Chichibu 7 Year Old 2013 (cask 3090) (Adelphi) vs Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection

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

Chichibu 7 Year Old 2013 (cask 3090) (Adelphi)Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection
DistilleryChichibuTeeling
Region
CountryJapanIreland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV57.8%46%
Age7 yr24 yr
Price£295£395
Rating5.00/5

Chichibu 7 Year Old 2013 (cask 3090) (Adelphi)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection

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

Chichibu 7 Year Old 2013 (cask 3090) (Adelphi)

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).

Chichibu 7 Year Old 2013 (cask 3090) (Adelphi) is better value at £295 vs £395.

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

Chichibu 7 Year Old 2013 (cask 3090) (Adelphi)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£295 vs £395)

Cons

  • High ABV (57.8%) — may need water
  • 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

  • More expensive (£395 vs £295)

Who should buy Chichibu?

Chichibu 7 Year Old 2013 (cask 3090) (Adelphi) 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

Vanilla

Only Chichibu 7 Year Old 2013 (cask 3090) (Adelphi)

ToastedFresh FruitMalt Extract

Only Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection

SherriedDried FruitHoneyOld Wood

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