Ardbeg 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Chichibu Taiwan Edition 2023

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

Ardbeg 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Chichibu Taiwan Edition 2023
DistilleryArdbegChichibu
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandJapan
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.1%48.5%
Age24 yrNAS
Price£724.95£599
Rating5.00/5

Ardbeg 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke68/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner40/100
Value7/100

Chichibu Taiwan Edition 2023

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Ardbeg 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Chichibu Taiwan Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Ardbeg 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Chichibu Taiwan Edition 2023 is better value at £599 vs £725.

For beginners: Chichibu Taiwan Edition 2023 is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Ardbeg 24 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£724.95 vs £599)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Chichibu Taiwan Edition 2023

Pros

  • +More affordable (£599 vs £724.95)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Ardbeg?

Ardbeg 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.

Who should buy Chichibu?

Chichibu Taiwan Edition 2023 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Only Ardbeg 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokeyOilyMedicinal

Only Chichibu Taiwan Edition 2023

Malt ExtractVanillaFresh FruitToastedHoney

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