Miyagikyo 15 Year Old vs Chichibu 2014 (bottled 2021) (cask 11049) Beer Cask - Martial Arts Trilogy
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Miyagikyo 15 Year Old
Miyagikyo
★ 5.00
£699
Chichibu 2014 (bottled 2021) (cask 11049) Beer Cask - Martial Arts Trilogy
Chichibu
£599
| Miyagikyo 15 Year Old | Chichibu 2014 (bottled 2021) (cask 11049) Beer Cask - Martial Arts Trilogy | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Miyagikyo | Chichibu |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45% | 59.5% |
| Age | 15 yr | NAS |
| Price | £699 | £599 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Miyagikyo 15 Year Old
Chichibu 2014 (bottled 2021) (cask 11049) Beer Cask - Martial Arts Trilogy
Miyagikyo 15 Year Old
Chichibu 2014 (bottled 2021) (cask 11049) Beer Cask - Martial Arts Trilogy
Quick verdict
Miyagikyo 15 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Chichibu 2014 (bottled 2021) (cask 11049) Beer Cask - Martial Arts Trilogy is better value at £599 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
- −More expensive (£699 vs £599)
Chichibu 2014 (bottled 2021) (cask 11049) Beer Cask - Martial Arts Trilogy
Pros
- +More affordable (£599 vs £699)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (59.5%) — 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 2014 (bottled 2021) (cask 11049) Beer Cask - Martial Arts Trilogy 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 2014 (bottled 2021) (cask 11049) Beer Cask - Martial Arts Trilogy