Chichibu London Edition 2024 Japanese Single Malt Whisky vs Midleton Dair Ghaelach - Grinsell's Wood Tree 9 (Virgin Irish Oak Collection)

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

Chichibu London Edition 2024 Japanese Single Malt WhiskyMidleton Dair Ghaelach - Grinsell's Wood Tree 9 (Virgin Irish Oak Collection)
DistilleryChichibuMidleton
Region
CountryUnited KingdomIreland
TypeSingle Pot Still
ABV40%58.2%
AgeNASNAS
Price£350£300
Rating5.00/5

Chichibu London Edition 2024 Japanese Single Malt Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Midleton Dair Ghaelach - Grinsell's Wood Tree 9 (Virgin Irish Oak Collection)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner35/100
Value17/100

Chichibu London Edition 2024 Japanese Single Malt Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Midleton Dair Ghaelach - Grinsell's Wood Tree 9 (Virgin Irish Oak Collection)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Midleton Dair Ghaelach - Grinsell's Wood Tree 9 (Virgin Irish Oak Collection) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Midleton Dair Ghaelach - Grinsell's Wood Tree 9 (Virgin Irish Oak Collection) is better value at £300 vs £350.

For beginners: Chichibu London Edition 2024 Japanese Single Malt Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Chichibu London Edition 2024 Japanese Single Malt Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£350 vs £300)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Midleton Dair Ghaelach - Grinsell's Wood Tree 9 (Virgin Irish Oak Collection)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£300 vs £350)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (58.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Chichibu?

Chichibu London Edition 2024 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 Midleton?

Midleton Dair Ghaelach - Grinsell's Wood Tree 9 (Virgin Irish Oak Collection) 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

Toasted

Only Chichibu London Edition 2024 Japanese Single Malt Whisky

Fresh FruitHoneyMalt Extract

Only Midleton Dair Ghaelach - Grinsell's Wood Tree 9 (Virgin Irish Oak Collection)

New WoodVanillaCooked Mash

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