Chichibu 2014 (bottled 2021) (cask 3351) - Exceptional Casks (Berry Bros. & Rudd) vs William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Chichibu 2014 (bottled 2021) (cask 3351) - Exceptional Casks (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Chichibu
£475
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
William Larue Weller
★ 5.00
£501
| Chichibu 2014 (bottled 2021) (cask 3351) - Exceptional Casks (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | William Larue Weller (2015 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Chichibu | William Larue Weller |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Japan | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 57.6% | 67.3% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £475 | £501.45 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Chichibu 2014 (bottled 2021) (cask 3351) - Exceptional Casks (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
Chichibu 2014 (bottled 2021) (cask 3351) - Exceptional Casks (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
Quick verdict
William Larue Weller (2015 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Chichibu 2014 (bottled 2021) (cask 3351) - Exceptional Casks (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is better value at £475 vs £501.
For beginners: Chichibu 2014 (bottled 2021) (cask 3351) - Exceptional Casks (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Chichibu 2014 (bottled 2021) (cask 3351) - Exceptional Casks (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Pros
- +More affordable (£475 vs £501.45)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.6%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (67.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£501.45 vs £475)
Who should buy Chichibu?
Chichibu 2014 (bottled 2021) (cask 3351) - Exceptional Casks (Berry Bros. & Rudd) 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 William?
William Larue Weller (2015 Release) 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.
Tasting notes
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