Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014) vs Chichibu 2015 (bottled 2024) (cask 4664) - Seven Gods Of Fortune Daikokuten
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Rosebank
★ 4.20
£1499
Chichibu 2015 (bottled 2024) (cask 4664) - Seven Gods Of Fortune Daikokuten
Chichibu
£1999
| Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014) | Chichibu 2015 (bottled 2024) (cask 4664) - Seven Gods Of Fortune Daikokuten | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Rosebank | Chichibu |
| Region | Lowland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.3% | 61.9% |
| Age | 21 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £1499 | £1999 |
| Rating | 4.20/5 | — |
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Chichibu 2015 (bottled 2024) (cask 4664) - Seven Gods Of Fortune Daikokuten
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Chichibu 2015 (bottled 2024) (cask 4664) - Seven Gods Of Fortune Daikokuten
Quick verdict
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014) is rated higher (4.20 vs 0.00).
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014) is better value at £1499 vs £1999.
For beginners: Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (4.2/5)
- +More affordable (£1499 vs £1999)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 9 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.3%) — may need water
Chichibu 2015 (bottled 2024) (cask 4664) - Seven Gods Of Fortune Daikokuten
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (61.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£1999 vs £1499)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.2)
Who should buy Rosebank?
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014) 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 2015 (bottled 2024) (cask 4664) - Seven Gods Of Fortune Daikokuten 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
Only Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Only Chichibu 2015 (bottled 2024) (cask 4664) - Seven Gods Of Fortune Daikokuten