Chichibu 2015 (bottled 2024) (cask 4577) - Seven Gods Of Fortune Fukurokuju vs The Macallan 21 Year Old Fine Oak

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

Chichibu 2015 (bottled 2024) (cask 4577) - Seven Gods Of Fortune FukurokujuThe Macallan 21 Year Old Fine Oak
DistilleryChichibuThe Macallan
RegionSpeyside
CountryJapanScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV61%43%
Age8 yr21 yr
Price£1999£1500
Rating4.80/5

Chichibu 2015 (bottled 2024) (cask 4577) - Seven Gods Of Fortune Fukurokuju

Smoke0/100
Sweetness70/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

The Macallan 21 Year Old Fine Oak

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner70/100
Value3/100

Chichibu 2015 (bottled 2024) (cask 4577) - Seven Gods Of Fortune Fukurokuju

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Macallan 21 Year Old Fine Oak

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Macallan 21 Year Old Fine Oak is rated higher (4.80 vs 0.00).

The Macallan 21 Year Old Fine Oak is better value at £1500 vs £1999.

For beginners: The Macallan 21 Year Old Fine Oak is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Chichibu 2015 (bottled 2024) (cask 4577) - Seven Gods Of Fortune Fukurokuju

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (61%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£1999 vs £1500)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.8)

The Macallan 21 Year Old Fine Oak

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (4.8/5)
  • +More affordable (£1500 vs £1999)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Chichibu?

Chichibu 2015 (bottled 2024) (cask 4577) - Seven Gods Of Fortune Fukurokuju suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Who should buy The?

The Macallan 21 Year Old Fine Oak 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

Vanilla

Only Chichibu 2015 (bottled 2024) (cask 4577) - Seven Gods Of Fortune Fukurokuju

Malt ExtractNew Wood

Only The Macallan 21 Year Old Fine Oak

SherriedChocolateDried FruitToasted

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