Chichibu London Edition 2022 Japanese Single Malt Whisky vs Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Chichibu London Edition 2022 Japanese Single Malt Whisky
Chichibu
£500
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£384
| Chichibu London Edition 2022 Japanese Single Malt Whisky | Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Chichibu | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 57% |
| Age | NAS | 26 yr |
| Price | £500 | £383.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Chichibu London Edition 2022 Japanese Single Malt Whisky
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Chichibu London Edition 2022 Japanese Single Malt Whisky
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £384 vs £500.
For beginners: Chichibu London Edition 2022 Japanese Single Malt Whisky is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Chichibu London Edition 2022 Japanese Single Malt Whisky
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£500 vs £383.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£383.95 vs £500)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (57%) — may need water
Who should buy Chichibu?
Chichibu London Edition 2022 Japanese Single Malt Whisky 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.
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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
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