Chichibu 2011 (bottled 2019) (cask 3301) Coedonado Beer Cask - The Whisky Exchange 20th Anniversary vs Talisker 30 Year Old

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

Chichibu 2011 (bottled 2019) (cask 3301) Coedonado Beer Cask - The Whisky Exchange 20th AnniversaryTalisker 30 Year Old
DistilleryChichibuTalisker
RegionIsland
CountryJapanScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV59.2%48.5%
AgeNAS30 yr
Price£1200£829.95
Rating5.00/5

Chichibu 2011 (bottled 2019) (cask 3301) Coedonado Beer Cask - The Whisky Exchange 20th Anniversary

Smoke64/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner25/100
Value0/100

Talisker 30 Year Old

Smoke64/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner45/100
Value6/100

Chichibu 2011 (bottled 2019) (cask 3301) Coedonado Beer Cask - The Whisky Exchange 20th Anniversary

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Talisker 30 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Talisker 30 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Talisker 30 Year Old is better value at £830 vs £1200.

For beginners: Talisker 30 Year Old is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Chichibu 2011 (bottled 2019) (cask 3301) Coedonado Beer Cask - The Whisky Exchange 20th Anniversary

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • High ABV (59.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£1200 vs £829.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Talisker 30 Year Old

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£829.95 vs £1200)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Chichibu?

Chichibu 2011 (bottled 2019) (cask 3301) Coedonado Beer Cask - The Whisky Exchange 20th Anniversary 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 Talisker?

Talisker 30 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SmokeyOily

Only Chichibu 2011 (bottled 2019) (cask 3301) Coedonado Beer Cask - The Whisky Exchange 20th Anniversary

Malt ExtractToasted

Only Talisker 30 Year Old

Fresh FruitOld WoodLeathery

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