Chichibu 2011 (bottled 2019) (cask 3301) Coedonado Beer Cask - The Whisky Exchange 20th Anniversary vs Yamazaki 1984

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

Chichibu 2011 (bottled 2019) (cask 3301) Coedonado Beer Cask - The Whisky Exchange 20th AnniversaryYamazaki 1984
DistilleryChichibuYamazaki
Region
CountryJapanJapan
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV59.2%48%
AgeNASNAS
Price£1200£899.95
Rating5.00/5

Chichibu 2011 (bottled 2019) (cask 3301) Coedonado Beer Cask - The Whisky Exchange 20th Anniversary

Smoke64/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner25/100
Value0/100

Yamazaki 1984

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner55/100
Value6/100

Chichibu 2011 (bottled 2019) (cask 3301) Coedonado Beer Cask - The Whisky Exchange 20th Anniversary

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Yamazaki 1984

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Yamazaki 1984 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Yamazaki 1984 is better value at £900 vs £1200.

For beginners: Yamazaki 1984 is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Chichibu 2011 (bottled 2019) (cask 3301) Coedonado Beer Cask - The Whisky Exchange 20th Anniversary

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • High ABV (59.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£1200 vs £899.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Yamazaki 1984

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£899.95 vs £1200)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Chichibu?

Chichibu 2011 (bottled 2019) (cask 3301) Coedonado Beer Cask - The Whisky Exchange 20th Anniversary 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 Yamazaki?

Yamazaki 1984 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Chichibu 2011 (bottled 2019) (cask 3301) Coedonado Beer Cask - The Whisky Exchange 20th Anniversary

SmokeyMalt ExtractOily

Only Yamazaki 1984

Old WoodVanillaNuttySherried

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