Hibiki 21 Year Old vs Chichibu Chibidaru 2009 (bottled 2013) - Quarter Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
| Hibiki 21 Year Old | Chichibu Chibidaru 2009 (bottled 2013) - Quarter Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Hibiki | Chichibu |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 53.5% |
| Age | 21 yr | NAS |
| Price | £750 | £699 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Hibiki 21 Year Old
Chichibu Chibidaru 2009 (bottled 2013) - Quarter Cask
Hibiki 21 Year Old
Chichibu Chibidaru 2009 (bottled 2013) - Quarter Cask
Quick verdict
Hibiki 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Chichibu Chibidaru 2009 (bottled 2013) - Quarter Cask 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 Chibidaru 2009 (bottled 2013) - Quarter Cask
Pros
- +More affordable (£699 vs £750)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (53.5%) — 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 Chibidaru 2009 (bottled 2013) - Quarter 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
Both taste of
Only Hibiki 21 Year Old
Only Chichibu Chibidaru 2009 (bottled 2013) - Quarter Cask