Kavalan Solist Amontillado Cask vs Ichiro's Malt Chichibu 2009 Port Pipe (bottled 2013)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Kavalan Solist Amontillado Cask
Kavalan
★ 5.00
£387
Ichiro's Malt Chichibu 2009 Port Pipe (bottled 2013)
Ichiro
★ 5.00
£398
| Kavalan Solist Amontillado Cask | Ichiro's Malt Chichibu 2009 Port Pipe (bottled 2013) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Kavalan | Ichiro |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Taiwan | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.3% | 54.5% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £387.43 | £397.81 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Kavalan Solist Amontillado Cask
Ichiro's Malt Chichibu 2009 Port Pipe (bottled 2013)
Kavalan Solist Amontillado Cask
Ichiro's Malt Chichibu 2009 Port Pipe (bottled 2013)
Quick verdict
Kavalan Solist Amontillado Cask is better value at £387 vs £398.
For beginners: Ichiro's Malt Chichibu 2009 Port Pipe (bottled 2013) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Kavalan Solist Amontillado Cask
Pros
- +More affordable (£387.43 vs £397.81)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.3%) — may need water
Ichiro's Malt Chichibu 2009 Port Pipe (bottled 2013)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£397.81 vs £387.43)
Who should buy Kavalan?
Kavalan Solist Amontillado 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 Ichiro's?
Ichiro's Malt Chichibu 2009 Port Pipe (bottled 2013) 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 Kavalan Solist Amontillado Cask
Only Ichiro's Malt Chichibu 2009 Port Pipe (bottled 2013)