Chichibu 10 Year Old / The First Ten Japanese Single Malt Whisky vs Glenugie 30 Year Old 1980 - Deoch an Doras

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

Chichibu 10 Year Old / The First Ten Japanese Single Malt WhiskyGlenugie 30 Year Old 1980 - Deoch an Doras
DistilleryChichibuGlenugie
RegionHighland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%52.1%
AgeNAS30 yr
Price£700£899
Rating5.00/5

Chichibu 10 Year Old / The First Ten Japanese Single Malt Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Glenugie 30 Year Old 1980 - Deoch an Doras

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner60/100
Value6/100

Chichibu 10 Year Old / The First Ten Japanese Single Malt Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenugie 30 Year Old 1980 - Deoch an Doras

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glenugie 30 Year Old 1980 - Deoch an Doras is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Chichibu 10 Year Old / The First Ten Japanese Single Malt Whisky is better value at £700 vs £899.

For beginners: Chichibu 10 Year Old / The First Ten Japanese Single Malt Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Chichibu 10 Year Old / The First Ten Japanese Single Malt Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£700 vs £899)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Glenugie 30 Year Old 1980 - Deoch an Doras

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (52.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£899 vs £700)

Who should buy Chichibu?

Chichibu 10 Year Old / The First Ten 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 Glenugie?

Glenugie 30 Year Old 1980 - Deoch an Doras suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Honey

Only Chichibu 10 Year Old / The First Ten Japanese Single Malt Whisky

Malt ExtractToastedVanillaFresh Fruit

Only Glenugie 30 Year Old 1980 - Deoch an Doras

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitLeathery

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