Chichibu London Edition 2022 Japanese Single Malt Whisky vs Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

Chichibu London Edition 2022 Japanese Single Malt WhiskyMortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryChichibuMortlach
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%57%
AgeNAS26 yr
Price£500£383.95
Rating5.00/5

Chichibu London Edition 2022 Japanese Single Malt Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner35/100
Value13/100

Chichibu London Edition 2022 Japanese Single Malt Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £384 vs £500.

For beginners: Chichibu London Edition 2022 Japanese Single Malt Whisky is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Chichibu London Edition 2022 Japanese Single Malt Whisky

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£500 vs £383.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£383.95 vs £500)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (57%) — may need water

Who should buy Chichibu?

Chichibu London Edition 2022 Japanese Single Malt Whisky is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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

HoneyVanillaOld Wood

Only Chichibu London Edition 2022 Japanese Single Malt Whisky

SherriedDried Fruit

Only Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Malt ExtractToasted

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