Chichibu 2015 (bottled 2024) (cask 4664) - Seven Gods Of Fortune Daikokuten vs Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Chichibu 2015 (bottled 2024) (cask 4664) - Seven Gods Of Fortune Daikokuten
Chichibu
£1999
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Rosebank
★ 4.20
£1499
| Chichibu 2015 (bottled 2024) (cask 4664) - Seven Gods Of Fortune Daikokuten | Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Chichibu | Rosebank |
| Region | — | Lowland |
| Country | Japan | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 61.9% | 55.3% |
| Age | 9 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £1999 | £1499 |
| Rating | — | 4.20/5 |
Chichibu 2015 (bottled 2024) (cask 4664) - Seven Gods Of Fortune Daikokuten
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Chichibu 2015 (bottled 2024) (cask 4664) - Seven Gods Of Fortune Daikokuten
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Quick verdict
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014) is rated higher (4.20 vs 0.00).
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014) is better value at £1499 vs £1999.
For beginners: Chichibu 2015 (bottled 2024) (cask 4664) - Seven Gods Of Fortune Daikokuten is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Chichibu 2015 (bottled 2024) (cask 4664) - Seven Gods Of Fortune Daikokuten
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (61.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£1999 vs £1499)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.2)
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (4.2/5)
- +More affordable (£1499 vs £1999)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 9 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.3%) — may need water
Who should buy Chichibu?
Chichibu 2015 (bottled 2024) (cask 4664) - Seven Gods Of Fortune Daikokuten 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 Rosebank?
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014) 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
Only Chichibu 2015 (bottled 2024) (cask 4664) - Seven Gods Of Fortune Daikokuten
Only Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)