Chichibu 2014 (cask 3882) - Casa De Vinos 10 Year Anniversary vs Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

Chichibu 2014 (cask 3882) - Casa De Vinos 10 Year AnniversaryMortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryChichibuMortlach
RegionSpeyside
CountryJapanScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV62.8%57%
AgeNAS26 yr
Price£550£383.95
Rating5.00/5

Chichibu 2014 (cask 3882) - Casa De Vinos 10 Year Anniversary

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner35/100
Value13/100

Chichibu 2014 (cask 3882) - Casa De Vinos 10 Year Anniversary

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £384 vs £550.

For beginners: Chichibu 2014 (cask 3882) - Casa De Vinos 10 Year Anniversary is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).

Chichibu 2014 (cask 3882) - Casa De Vinos 10 Year Anniversary

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (62.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£550 vs £383.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£383.95 vs £550)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (57%) — may need water

Who should buy Chichibu?

Chichibu 2014 (cask 3882) - Casa De Vinos 10 Year 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 Mortlach?

Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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

Both taste of

VanillaToastedMalt Extract

Only Chichibu 2014 (cask 3882) - Casa De Vinos 10 Year Anniversary

Fresh FruitNew Wood

Only Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Old WoodHoney

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