Chichibu 2014 / Beer Cask / Exclusive To The Whisky Exchange Japanese Whisky vs Miyagikyo 15 Year Old

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

Chichibu 2014 / Beer Cask / Exclusive To The Whisky Exchange Japanese WhiskyMiyagikyo 15 Year Old
DistilleryChichibuMiyagikyo
Region
CountryUnited KingdomJapan
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%45%
AgeNAS15 yr
Price£1000£699
Rating5.00/5

Chichibu 2014 / Beer Cask / Exclusive To The Whisky Exchange Japanese Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Miyagikyo 15 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner60/100
Value7/100

Chichibu 2014 / Beer Cask / Exclusive To The Whisky Exchange Japanese Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Miyagikyo 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Miyagikyo 15 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Miyagikyo 15 Year Old is better value at £699 vs £1000.

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

Chichibu 2014 / Beer Cask / Exclusive To The Whisky Exchange Japanese Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£1000 vs £699)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Miyagikyo 15 Year Old

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£699 vs £1000)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Chichibu?

Chichibu 2014 / Beer 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 Miyagikyo?

Miyagikyo 15 Year Old 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

Fresh Fruit

Only Chichibu 2014 / Beer Cask / Exclusive To The Whisky Exchange Japanese Whisky

Yeasty

Only Miyagikyo 15 Year Old

HoneyMalt Extract

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