Chichibu London Edition 2021 Japanese Single Malt Whisky vs Girvan 50 Year Old 1965 (cask 10896) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Chichibu London Edition 2021 Japanese Single Malt Whisky
Chichibu
£500
Girvan 50 Year Old 1965 (cask 10896) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Girvan
★ 5.00
£356
| Chichibu London Edition 2021 Japanese Single Malt Whisky | Girvan 50 Year Old 1965 (cask 10896) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Chichibu | Girvan |
| Region | — | Lowland |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | |
| ABV | 40% | 43.7% |
| Age | NAS | 50 yr |
| Price | £500 | £356.35 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Chichibu London Edition 2021 Japanese Single Malt Whisky
Girvan 50 Year Old 1965 (cask 10896) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Chichibu London Edition 2021 Japanese Single Malt Whisky
Girvan 50 Year Old 1965 (cask 10896) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Girvan 50 Year Old 1965 (cask 10896) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Girvan 50 Year Old 1965 (cask 10896) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £356 vs £500.
For beginners: Chichibu London Edition 2021 Japanese Single Malt Whisky is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Chichibu London Edition 2021 Japanese Single Malt Whisky
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −More expensive (£500 vs £356.35)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Girvan 50 Year Old 1965 (cask 10896) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£356.35 vs £500)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Chichibu?
Chichibu London Edition 2021 Japanese Single Malt 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 Girvan?
Girvan 50 Year Old 1965 (cask 10896) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.
Tasting notes
Only Chichibu London Edition 2021 Japanese Single Malt Whisky
Only Girvan 50 Year Old 1965 (cask 10896) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)