Hibiki 21 Year Old vs Chichibu 2015 (bottled 2021) (cask 5262) Bourbon Cask - Martial Arts Trilogy
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Hibiki 21 Year Old
Hibiki
★ 5.00
£750
Chichibu 2015 (bottled 2021) (cask 5262) Bourbon Cask - Martial Arts Trilogy
Chichibu
£699
| Hibiki 21 Year Old | Chichibu 2015 (bottled 2021) (cask 5262) Bourbon Cask - Martial Arts Trilogy | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Hibiki | Chichibu |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 59.5% |
| Age | 21 yr | NAS |
| Price | £750 | £699 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Hibiki 21 Year Old
Chichibu 2015 (bottled 2021) (cask 5262) Bourbon Cask - Martial Arts Trilogy
Hibiki 21 Year Old
Chichibu 2015 (bottled 2021) (cask 5262) Bourbon Cask - Martial Arts Trilogy
Quick verdict
Hibiki 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Chichibu 2015 (bottled 2021) (cask 5262) Bourbon Cask - Martial Arts Trilogy is better value at £699 vs £750.
For beginners: Hibiki 21 Year Old is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Hibiki 21 Year Old
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 (£750 vs £699)
Chichibu 2015 (bottled 2021) (cask 5262) Bourbon Cask - Martial Arts Trilogy
Pros
- +More affordable (£699 vs £750)
Cons
- −High ABV (59.5%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Hibiki?
Hibiki 21 Year Old 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.
Who should buy Chichibu?
Chichibu 2015 (bottled 2021) (cask 5262) Bourbon Cask - Martial Arts Trilogy 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
Both taste of
Only Hibiki 21 Year Old
Only Chichibu 2015 (bottled 2021) (cask 5262) Bourbon Cask - Martial Arts Trilogy