Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release) vs Chichibu 2015 (bottled 2024) (cask 4664) - Seven Gods Of Fortune Daikokuten

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

Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)Chichibu 2015 (bottled 2024) (cask 4664) - Seven Gods Of Fortune Daikokuten
DistilleryLaphroaigChichibu
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandJapan
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46.6%61.9%
Age32 yr9 yr
Price£1500£1999
Rating5.00/5

Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner45/100
Value3/100

Chichibu 2015 (bottled 2024) (cask 4664) - Seven Gods Of Fortune Daikokuten

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Chichibu 2015 (bottled 2024) (cask 4664) - Seven Gods Of Fortune Daikokuten

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release) is better value at £1500 vs £1999.

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 affordable (£1500 vs £1999)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

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 £1500)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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 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

Both taste of

SherriedOld Wood

Only Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)

SmokeyDried FruitLeathery

Only Chichibu 2015 (bottled 2024) (cask 4664) - Seven Gods Of Fortune Daikokuten

Malt ExtractVanillaToasted

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