Talisker 8 Year Old (Special Release 2018) vs Chichibu On The Way (bottled 2019)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Talisker 8 Year Old (Special Release 2018)
Talisker
★ 5.00
£299
Chichibu On The Way (bottled 2019)
Chichibu
£299
| Talisker 8 Year Old (Special Release 2018) | Chichibu On The Way (bottled 2019) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Talisker | Chichibu |
| Region | Island | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 59.4% | 51.5% |
| Age | 8 yr | NAS |
| Price | £299 | £299 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Talisker 8 Year Old (Special Release 2018)
Chichibu On The Way (bottled 2019)
Talisker 8 Year Old (Special Release 2018)
Chichibu On The Way (bottled 2019)
Quick verdict
Talisker 8 Year Old (Special Release 2018) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Chichibu On The Way (bottled 2019) is better value at £299 vs £299.
For beginners: Chichibu On The Way (bottled 2019) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Talisker 8 Year Old (Special Release 2018)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (59.4%) — may need water
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Chichibu On The Way (bottled 2019)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (51.5%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Talisker?
Talisker 8 Year Old (Special Release 2018) 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 On The Way (bottled 2019) 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 Talisker 8 Year Old (Special Release 2018)
Only Chichibu On The Way (bottled 2019)