Chichibu 2013 / Bourbon Refill #2718 / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange Japanese Whisky vs Ardbeg 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Chichibu 2013 / Bourbon Refill #2718 / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange Japanese WhiskyArdbeg 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryChichibuArdbeg
RegionIslay
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%48.1%
AgeNAS24 yr
Price£550£724.95
Rating5.00/5

Chichibu 2013 / Bourbon Refill #2718 / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange Japanese Whisky

Smoke68/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Ardbeg 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke68/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner40/100
Value7/100

Chichibu 2013 / Bourbon Refill #2718 / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange Japanese Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Ardbeg 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Ardbeg 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Chichibu 2013 / Bourbon Refill #2718 / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange Japanese Whisky is better value at £550 vs £725.

For beginners: Chichibu 2013 / Bourbon Refill #2718 / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange Japanese Whisky is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Chichibu 2013 / Bourbon Refill #2718 / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange Japanese Whisky

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£550 vs £724.95)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Ardbeg 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£724.95 vs £550)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Who should buy Chichibu?

Chichibu 2013 / Bourbon Refill #2718 / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange Japanese Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Who should buy Ardbeg?

Ardbeg 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SmokeyMedicinalOily

Only Chichibu 2013 / Bourbon Refill #2718 / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange Japanese Whisky

Cooked Mash

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