Chichibu London Edition 2021 vs Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Chichibu London Edition 2021
Ichiro
£378
Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection
Teeling
★ 5.00
£395
| Chichibu London Edition 2021 | Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ichiro | Teeling |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Japan | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51.5% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 24 yr |
| Price | £377.77 | £395 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Chichibu London Edition 2021
Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection
Chichibu London Edition 2021
Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection
Quick verdict
Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Chichibu London Edition 2021 is better value at £378 vs £395.
For beginners: Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Chichibu London Edition 2021
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£377.77 vs £395)
Cons
- −High ABV (51.5%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£395 vs £377.77)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Chichibu?
Chichibu London Edition 2021 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 Teeling?
Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Only Chichibu London Edition 2021
Only Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection