Chichibu Chibidaru 2009 (bottled 2013) - Quarter Cask vs William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Chichibu Chibidaru 2009 (bottled 2013) - Quarter Cask
Chichibu
£699
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
William Larue Weller
★ 5.00
£501
| Chichibu Chibidaru 2009 (bottled 2013) - Quarter Cask | William Larue Weller (2015 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Chichibu | William Larue Weller |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Japan | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 53.5% | 67.3% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £699 | £501.45 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Chichibu Chibidaru 2009 (bottled 2013) - Quarter Cask
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
Chichibu Chibidaru 2009 (bottled 2013) - Quarter Cask
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 £699.
For beginners: Chichibu Chibidaru 2009 (bottled 2013) - Quarter Cask is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Chichibu Chibidaru 2009 (bottled 2013) - Quarter Cask
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (53.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£699 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 £699)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (67.3%) — may need water
Who should buy Chichibu?
Chichibu Chibidaru 2009 (bottled 2013) - Quarter Cask 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 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
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