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 WhiskyYamazaki 1984
DistilleryChichibuYamazaki
Region
CountryUnited KingdomJapan
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%48%
AgeNASNAS
Price£795£899.95
Rating5.00/5

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

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Yamazaki 1984

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner55/100
Value6/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Yamazaki 1984

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

Toasted

Only Chichibu 2016 / 7 Year Old / Cask 5857 / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange Japanese Whisky

Malt ExtractYeastyFresh Fruit

Only Yamazaki 1984

Old WoodVanillaNuttySherried

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