Chichibu 2012 (bottled 2019) (cask 2074) - Ex Hanyu Cask vs Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Chichibu 2012 (bottled 2019) (cask 2074) - Ex Hanyu Cask
Chichibu
£699
Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)
Dalmore
★ 5.00
£715
| Chichibu 2012 (bottled 2019) (cask 2074) - Ex Hanyu Cask | Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Chichibu | Dalmore |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Japan | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 62% | 42% |
| Age | NAS | 25 yr |
| Price | £699 | £715 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Chichibu 2012 (bottled 2019) (cask 2074) - Ex Hanyu Cask
Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)
Chichibu 2012 (bottled 2019) (cask 2074) - Ex Hanyu Cask
Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)
Quick verdict
Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Chichibu 2012 (bottled 2019) (cask 2074) - Ex Hanyu Cask is better value at £699 vs £715.
For beginners: Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Chichibu 2012 (bottled 2019) (cask 2074) - Ex Hanyu Cask
Pros
- +More affordable (£699 vs £715)
Cons
- −High ABV (62%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£715 vs £699)
Who should buy Chichibu?
Chichibu 2012 (bottled 2019) (cask 2074) - Ex Hanyu Cask 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 Dalmore?
Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release) 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.
Tasting notes
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