Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve vs Chichibu 2014 / Chibidaru Cask / Exclusive To The Whisky Exchange Japanese Whisky
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Glengoyne
★ 5.00
£995
Chichibu 2014 / Chibidaru Cask / Exclusive To The Whisky Exchange Japanese Whisky
Chichibu
£1200
| Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve | Chichibu 2014 / Chibidaru Cask / Exclusive To The Whisky Exchange Japanese Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glengoyne | Chichibu |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 50.3% | 40% |
| Age | 25 yr | NAS |
| Price | £995 | £1200 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Chichibu 2014 / Chibidaru Cask / Exclusive To The Whisky Exchange Japanese Whisky
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Chichibu 2014 / Chibidaru Cask / Exclusive To The Whisky Exchange Japanese Whisky
Quick verdict
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve is better value at £995 vs £1200.
For beginners: Chichibu 2014 / Chibidaru Cask / Exclusive To The Whisky Exchange Japanese Whisky is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£995 vs £1200)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Chichibu 2014 / Chibidaru Cask / Exclusive To The Whisky Exchange Japanese Whisky
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −More expensive (£1200 vs £995)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Glengoyne?
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve 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 Chichibu?
Chichibu 2014 / Chibidaru Cask / Exclusive To The Whisky Exchange Japanese Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Only Chichibu 2014 / Chibidaru Cask / Exclusive To The Whisky Exchange Japanese Whisky