Chichibu US Edition 2018 vs Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1

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

Chichibu US Edition 2018Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
DistilleryChichibuTomatin
RegionHighland
CountryJapanScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV56.4%46%
AgeNAS36 yr
Price£699£494.02
Rating5.00/5

Chichibu US Edition 2018

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner60/100
Value10/100

Chichibu US Edition 2018

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1 is better value at £494 vs £699.

For beginners: Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Chichibu US Edition 2018

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (56.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£699 vs £494.02)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£494.02 vs £699)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Chichibu?

Chichibu US Edition 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 Tomatin?

Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Vanilla

Only Chichibu US Edition 2018

Malt ExtractNew WoodFresh Fruit

Only Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1

ChocolateOld WoodSherriedToasted

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