Chichibu London Edition 2018 vs Girvan 1964 1st Batch Distillation

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Chichibu London Edition 2018Girvan 1964 1st Batch Distillation
DistilleryChichibuGirvan
RegionLowland
CountryJapanScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV56.5%48%
AgeNASNAS
Price£599£595
Rating5.00/5

Chichibu London Edition 2018

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Girvan 1964 1st Batch Distillation

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner55/100
Value8/100

Chichibu London Edition 2018

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Girvan 1964 1st Batch Distillation

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Girvan 1964 1st Batch Distillation is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Girvan 1964 1st Batch Distillation is better value at £595 vs £599.

For beginners: Girvan 1964 1st Batch Distillation is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Chichibu London Edition 2018

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (56.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£599 vs £595)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Girvan 1964 1st Batch Distillation

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£595 vs £599)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Chichibu?

Chichibu London Edition 2018 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 Girvan?

Girvan 1964 1st Batch Distillation suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaMalt Extract

Only Chichibu London Edition 2018

ToastedHoney

Only Girvan 1964 1st Batch Distillation

Old WoodOilyNutty

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