Chichibu London Edition 2021 Japanese Single Malt Whisky vs Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)

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

Chichibu London Edition 2021 Japanese Single Malt WhiskyTamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)
DistilleryChichibuTamdhu
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%43%
AgeNAS30 yr
Price£500£395
Rating5.00/5

Chichibu London Edition 2021 Japanese Single Malt Whisky

Smoke64/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner70/100
Value13/100

Chichibu London Edition 2021 Japanese Single Malt Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail) is better value at £395 vs £500.

For beginners: Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Chichibu London Edition 2021 Japanese Single Malt Whisky

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • More expensive (£500 vs £395)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£395 vs £500)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

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 Tamdhu?

Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Only Chichibu London Edition 2021 Japanese Single Malt Whisky

Malt ExtractVanillaFresh FruitToastedSmokey

Only Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)

SherriedOld WoodDried FruitChocolateTobacco

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