Chichibu 2016 / 7 Year Old / Cask 5857 / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange Japanese Whisky vs William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Chichibu 2016 / 7 Year Old / Cask 5857 / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange Japanese Whisky
Chichibu
£795
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
William Larue Weller
★ 5.00
£501
| Chichibu 2016 / 7 Year Old / Cask 5857 / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange Japanese Whisky | William Larue Weller (2015 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Chichibu | William Larue Weller |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | United Kingdom | America |
| Type | Bourbon | |
| ABV | 40% | 67.3% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £795 | £501.45 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Chichibu 2016 / 7 Year Old / Cask 5857 / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange Japanese Whisky
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
Chichibu 2016 / 7 Year Old / Cask 5857 / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange Japanese Whisky
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
Quick verdict
William Larue Weller (2015 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
William Larue Weller (2015 Release) is better value at £501 vs £795.
For beginners: Chichibu 2016 / 7 Year Old / Cask 5857 / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange Japanese Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Chichibu 2016 / 7 Year Old / Cask 5857 / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange Japanese Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£795 vs £501.45)
- −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 affordable (£501.45 vs £795)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (67.3%) — may need water
Who should buy Chichibu?
Chichibu 2016 / 7 Year Old / Cask 5857 / 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 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
Both taste of
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