Miyagikyo 15 Year Old vs Chichibu 2014 (bottled 2022) (cask 13337) Red Wine Cask - Speak No Evil (Taboo Series)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Miyagikyo 15 Year Old
Miyagikyo
★ 5.00
£699
Chichibu 2014 (bottled 2022) (cask 13337) Red Wine Cask - Speak No Evil (Taboo Series)
Chichibu
£999
| Miyagikyo 15 Year Old | Chichibu 2014 (bottled 2022) (cask 13337) Red Wine Cask - Speak No Evil (Taboo Series) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Miyagikyo | Chichibu |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45% | 59.5% |
| Age | 15 yr | NAS |
| Price | £699 | £999 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Miyagikyo 15 Year Old
Chichibu 2014 (bottled 2022) (cask 13337) Red Wine Cask - Speak No Evil (Taboo Series)
Miyagikyo 15 Year Old
Chichibu 2014 (bottled 2022) (cask 13337) Red Wine Cask - Speak No Evil (Taboo Series)
Quick verdict
Miyagikyo 15 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Miyagikyo 15 Year Old is better value at £699 vs £999.
For beginners: Miyagikyo 15 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Miyagikyo 15 Year Old
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£699 vs £999)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Chichibu 2014 (bottled 2022) (cask 13337) Red Wine Cask - Speak No Evil (Taboo Series)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (59.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£999 vs £699)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Miyagikyo?
Miyagikyo 15 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Who should buy Chichibu?
Chichibu 2014 (bottled 2022) (cask 13337) Red Wine Cask - Speak No Evil (Taboo Series) 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 Miyagikyo 15 Year Old
Only Chichibu 2014 (bottled 2022) (cask 13337) Red Wine Cask - Speak No Evil (Taboo Series)