Chichibu Distillery II vs Longmorn 15 Year Old

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

Chichibu Distillery IILongmorn 15 Year Old
DistilleryChichibuLongmorn
RegionSpeyside
CountryJapanScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV55.5%45%
AgeNAS15 yr
Price£149.95£150
Rating5.00/5

Chichibu Distillery II

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Longmorn 15 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value33/100

Chichibu Distillery II

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Longmorn 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Longmorn 15 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Chichibu Distillery II is better value at £150 vs £150.

For beginners: Longmorn 15 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Chichibu Distillery II

Pros

  • +More affordable (£149.95 vs £150)

Cons

  • High ABV (55.5%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Longmorn 15 Year Old

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£150 vs £149.95)

Who should buy Chichibu?

Chichibu Distillery II 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 Longmorn?

Longmorn 15 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyVanillaToastedMalt Extract

Only Chichibu Distillery II

Nutty

Only Longmorn 15 Year Old

Fresh Fruit

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