Glenfarclas 40 Year Old vs Chichibu 2011 (bottled 2019) (cask 3301) Coedonado Beer Cask - The Whisky Exchange 20th Anniversary
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenfarclas 40 Year Old
Glenfarclas
★ 5.00
£1275
Chichibu 2011 (bottled 2019) (cask 3301) Coedonado Beer Cask - The Whisky Exchange 20th Anniversary
Chichibu
£1200
| Glenfarclas 40 Year Old | Chichibu 2011 (bottled 2019) (cask 3301) Coedonado Beer Cask - The Whisky Exchange 20th Anniversary | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenfarclas | Chichibu |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 59.2% |
| Age | 40 yr | NAS |
| Price | £1275 | £1200 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glenfarclas 40 Year Old
Chichibu 2011 (bottled 2019) (cask 3301) Coedonado Beer Cask - The Whisky Exchange 20th Anniversary
Glenfarclas 40 Year Old
Chichibu 2011 (bottled 2019) (cask 3301) Coedonado Beer Cask - The Whisky Exchange 20th Anniversary
Quick verdict
Glenfarclas 40 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Chichibu 2011 (bottled 2019) (cask 3301) Coedonado Beer Cask - The Whisky Exchange 20th Anniversary is better value at £1200 vs £1275.
For beginners: Glenfarclas 40 Year Old is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Glenfarclas 40 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 (£1275 vs £1200)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Chichibu 2011 (bottled 2019) (cask 3301) Coedonado Beer Cask - The Whisky Exchange 20th Anniversary
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£1200 vs £1275)
Cons
- −High ABV (59.2%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Glenfarclas?
Glenfarclas 40 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 2011 (bottled 2019) (cask 3301) Coedonado Beer Cask - The Whisky Exchange 20th Anniversary 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
Only Glenfarclas 40 Year Old
Only Chichibu 2011 (bottled 2019) (cask 3301) Coedonado Beer Cask - The Whisky Exchange 20th Anniversary