Chichibu Chibidaru 2010 (bottled 2014) - Quarter Cask vs Highland Park 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Chichibu Chibidaru 2010 (bottled 2014) - Quarter Cask
Ichiro
£499
Highland Park 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Highland Park
★ 5.00
£344
| Chichibu Chibidaru 2010 (bottled 2014) - Quarter Cask | Highland Park 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ichiro | Highland Park |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Japan | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.5% | 50.2% |
| Age | NAS | 26 yr |
| Price | £499 | £343.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Chichibu Chibidaru 2010 (bottled 2014) - Quarter Cask
Highland Park 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Chichibu Chibidaru 2010 (bottled 2014) - Quarter Cask
Highland Park 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Highland Park 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Highland Park 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £344 vs £499.
For beginners: Chichibu Chibidaru 2010 (bottled 2014) - Quarter Cask is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Chichibu Chibidaru 2010 (bottled 2014) - Quarter Cask
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (53.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£499 vs £343.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Highland Park 26 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 affordable (£343.95 vs £499)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.2%) — may need water
Who should buy Chichibu?
Chichibu Chibidaru 2010 (bottled 2014) - 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.
Who should buy Highland?
Highland Park 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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
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