Chichibu London Edition 2022 vs William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

Chichibu London Edition 2022William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
DistilleryIchiroWilliam Larue Weller
Region
CountryJapanAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV51.5%67.3%
AgeNASNAS
Price£399£501.45
Rating5.00/5

Chichibu London Edition 2022

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner35/100
Value10/100

Chichibu London Edition 2022

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

William Larue Weller (2015 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Chichibu London Edition 2022 is better value at £399 vs £501.

For beginners: Chichibu London Edition 2022 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Chichibu London Edition 2022

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£399 vs £501.45)

Cons

  • High ABV (51.5%) — 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 £399)

Who should buy Chichibu?

Chichibu London Edition 2022 suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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

SherriedHoneyVanilla

Only Chichibu London Edition 2022

Cooked Fruit

Only William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

ToastedMalt Extract

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