Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus vs Chichibu 6 Year Old 2018 (cask 9197) - (Adelphi)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
Highland Park
★ 5.00
£299
Chichibu 6 Year Old 2018 (cask 9197) - (Adelphi)
Chichibu
£250
| Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus | Chichibu 6 Year Old 2018 (cask 9197) - (Adelphi) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Highland Park | Chichibu |
| Region | Island | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55% | 56.1% |
| Age | 12 yr | 6 yr |
| Price | £299 | £249.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
Chichibu 6 Year Old 2018 (cask 9197) - (Adelphi)
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
Chichibu 6 Year Old 2018 (cask 9197) - (Adelphi)
Quick verdict
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Chichibu 6 Year Old 2018 (cask 9197) - (Adelphi) is better value at £250 vs £299.
For beginners: Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 6 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (55%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£299 vs £249.95)
Chichibu 6 Year Old 2018 (cask 9197) - (Adelphi)
Pros
- +More affordable (£249.95 vs £299)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (56.1%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Highland?
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus 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 Chichibu?
Chichibu 6 Year Old 2018 (cask 9197) - (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.
Tasting notes
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