Chichibu 2016 / 7 Year Old / Cask 5857 / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange Japanese Whisky vs Yamazaki 1984
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

Yamazaki 1984
Yamazaki
★ 5.00
£900
| Chichibu 2016 / 7 Year Old / Cask 5857 / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange Japanese Whisky | Yamazaki 1984 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Chichibu | Yamazaki |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | United Kingdom | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 48% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £795 | £899.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Chichibu 2016 / 7 Year Old / Cask 5857 / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange Japanese Whisky
Yamazaki 1984
Chichibu 2016 / 7 Year Old / Cask 5857 / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange Japanese Whisky
Yamazaki 1984
Quick verdict
Yamazaki 1984 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Chichibu 2016 / 7 Year Old / Cask 5857 / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange Japanese Whisky is better value at £795 vs £900.
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
- +More affordable (£795 vs £899.95)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Yamazaki 1984
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£899.95 vs £795)
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 Yamazaki?
Yamazaki 1984 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Chichibu 2016 / 7 Year Old / Cask 5857 / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange Japanese Whisky
Only Yamazaki 1984