Chichibu London Edition 2023 vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Chichibu London Edition 2023Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
DistilleryChichibuTeaninich
RegionHighland
CountryJapanScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV51.5%65%
AgeNAS23 yr
Price£499£344.14
Rating5.00/5

Chichibu London Edition 2023

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

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner35/100
Value15/100

Chichibu London Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is better value at £344 vs £499.

For beginners: Chichibu London Edition 2023 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Chichibu London Edition 2023

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness

Cons

  • High ABV (51.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£499 vs £344.14)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£344.14 vs £499)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (65%) — may need water

Who should buy Chichibu?

Chichibu London Edition 2023 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 Teaninich?

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts 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

Only Chichibu London Edition 2023

Cooked FruitVanillaHoneySherried

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyMalt ExtractVegetativeFresh Fruit

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