Chichibu London Edition 2020 vs William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Chichibu London Edition 2020
Ichiro
£499
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
William Larue Weller
★ 5.00
£501
| Chichibu London Edition 2020 | William Larue Weller (2015 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ichiro | William Larue Weller |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Japan | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 53.5% | 67.3% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £499 | £501.45 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Chichibu London Edition 2020
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
Chichibu London Edition 2020
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
Quick verdict
William Larue Weller (2015 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Chichibu London Edition 2020 is better value at £499 vs £501.
For beginners: Chichibu London Edition 2020 is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Chichibu London Edition 2020
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£499 vs £501.45)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (53.5%) — may need water
- −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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (67.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£501.45 vs £499)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Chichibu?
Chichibu London Edition 2020 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
Both taste of
Only Chichibu London Edition 2020
Only William Larue Weller (2015 Release)