Chichibu 2014 / 7 Year Old / Wine Cask / Exclusive To The Whisky Exchange Japanese Whisky vs Glenfarclas 30 Year Old

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

Chichibu 2014 / 7 Year Old / Wine Cask / Exclusive To The Whisky Exchange Japanese WhiskyGlenfarclas 30 Year Old
DistilleryChichibuGlenfarclas
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%43%
AgeNAS30 yr
Price£750£632.95
Rating5.00/5

Chichibu 2014 / 7 Year Old / Wine Cask / Exclusive To The Whisky Exchange Japanese Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Glenfarclas 30 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner70/100
Value8/100

Chichibu 2014 / 7 Year Old / Wine Cask / Exclusive To The Whisky Exchange Japanese Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenfarclas 30 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glenfarclas 30 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glenfarclas 30 Year Old is better value at £633 vs £750.

For beginners: Chichibu 2014 / 7 Year Old / Wine Cask / Exclusive To The Whisky Exchange Japanese Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Chichibu 2014 / 7 Year Old / Wine Cask / Exclusive To The Whisky Exchange Japanese Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£750 vs £632.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Glenfarclas 30 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£632.95 vs £750)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Chichibu?

Chichibu 2014 / 7 Year Old / Wine Cask / Exclusive To The Whisky Exchange Japanese 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 Glenfarclas?

Glenfarclas 30 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Sherried

Only Chichibu 2014 / 7 Year Old / Wine Cask / Exclusive To The Whisky Exchange Japanese Whisky

Cooked FruitNutty

Only Glenfarclas 30 Year Old

Dried FruitChocolateOld WoodTobacco

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