Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release) vs Chichibu 2012 (bottled 2022) (cask 1763) Bourbon Barrel - See No Evil (Taboo Series)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)
Laphroaig
★ 5.00
£1500
Chichibu 2012 (bottled 2022) (cask 1763) Bourbon Barrel - See No Evil (Taboo Series)
Chichibu
£1200
| Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release) | Chichibu 2012 (bottled 2022) (cask 1763) Bourbon Barrel - See No Evil (Taboo Series) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Laphroaig | Chichibu |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46.6% | 58.5% |
| Age | 32 yr | NAS |
| Price | £1500 | £1200 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)
Chichibu 2012 (bottled 2022) (cask 1763) Bourbon Barrel - See No Evil (Taboo Series)
Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)
Chichibu 2012 (bottled 2022) (cask 1763) Bourbon Barrel - See No Evil (Taboo Series)
Quick verdict
Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Chichibu 2012 (bottled 2022) (cask 1763) Bourbon Barrel - See No Evil (Taboo Series) is better value at £1200 vs £1500.
For beginners: Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)
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 (£1500 vs £1200)
Chichibu 2012 (bottled 2022) (cask 1763) Bourbon Barrel - See No Evil (Taboo Series)
Pros
- +More affordable (£1200 vs £1500)
Cons
- −High ABV (58.5%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Laphroaig?
Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release) 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 2012 (bottled 2022) (cask 1763) Bourbon Barrel - See No Evil (Taboo Series) 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 Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)
Only Chichibu 2012 (bottled 2022) (cask 1763) Bourbon Barrel - See No Evil (Taboo Series)