Chichibu Chibidaru 2010 (bottled 2014) - Quarter Cask vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Chichibu Chibidaru 2010 (bottled 2014) - Quarter CaskTeaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
DistilleryIchiroTeaninich
RegionHighland
CountryJapanScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV53.5%65%
AgeNAS23 yr
Price£499£344.14
Rating5.00/5

Chichibu Chibidaru 2010 (bottled 2014) - Quarter Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner35/100
Value15/100

Chichibu Chibidaru 2010 (bottled 2014) - Quarter Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts 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 £344.14)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£344.14 vs £499)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (65%) — 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 Teaninich?

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts 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 Chichibu Chibidaru 2010 (bottled 2014) - Quarter Cask

ToastedVanillaHoneyDried Fruit

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyMalt ExtractVegetativeFresh Fruit

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