Miyagikyo 15 Year Old vs Chichibu Chibidaru 2009 (bottled 2013) - Quarter Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Miyagikyo 15 Year Old
Miyagikyo
★ 5.00
£699
Chichibu Chibidaru 2009 (bottled 2013) - Quarter Cask
Chichibu
£699
| Miyagikyo 15 Year Old | Chichibu Chibidaru 2009 (bottled 2013) - Quarter Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Miyagikyo | Chichibu |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45% | 53.5% |
| Age | 15 yr | NAS |
| Price | £699 | £699 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Miyagikyo 15 Year Old
Chichibu Chibidaru 2009 (bottled 2013) - Quarter Cask
Miyagikyo 15 Year Old
Chichibu Chibidaru 2009 (bottled 2013) - Quarter Cask
Quick verdict
Miyagikyo 15 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Chichibu Chibidaru 2009 (bottled 2013) - Quarter Cask is better value at £699 vs £699.
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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Chichibu Chibidaru 2009 (bottled 2013) - Quarter Cask
Pros
- +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 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 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 Miyagikyo 15 Year Old
Only Chichibu Chibidaru 2009 (bottled 2013) - Quarter Cask