Chichibu London Edition 2021 Japanese Single Malt Whisky vs Glenglassaugh 33 Year Old 1978 - Madeira Style Wine Cask Finish

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

Chichibu London Edition 2021 Japanese Single Malt WhiskyGlenglassaugh 33 Year Old 1978 - Madeira Style Wine Cask Finish
DistilleryChichibuGlenglassaugh
RegionHighland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%44.8%
AgeNAS33 yr
Price£500£334.62
Rating5.00/5

Chichibu London Edition 2021 Japanese Single Malt Whisky

Smoke64/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Glenglassaugh 33 Year Old 1978 - Madeira Style Wine Cask Finish

Smoke0/100
Sweetness54/100
Beginner60/100
Value15/100

Chichibu London Edition 2021 Japanese Single Malt Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenglassaugh 33 Year Old 1978 - Madeira Style Wine Cask Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glenglassaugh 33 Year Old 1978 - Madeira Style Wine Cask Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glenglassaugh 33 Year Old 1978 - Madeira Style Wine Cask Finish is better value at £335 vs £500.

For beginners: Chichibu London Edition 2021 Japanese Single Malt Whisky is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Chichibu London Edition 2021 Japanese Single Malt Whisky

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • More expensive (£500 vs £334.62)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Glenglassaugh 33 Year Old 1978 - Madeira Style Wine Cask Finish

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£334.62 vs £500)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Chichibu?

Chichibu London Edition 2021 Japanese Single Malt Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Who should buy Glenglassaugh?

Glenglassaugh 33 Year Old 1978 - Madeira Style Wine Cask Finish 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

Toasted

Only Chichibu London Edition 2021 Japanese Single Malt Whisky

Malt ExtractVanillaFresh FruitSmokey

Only Glenglassaugh 33 Year Old 1978 - Madeira Style Wine Cask Finish

Dried FruitCooked FruitOld WoodHoney

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