Chichibu London Edition 2025 vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Chichibu London Edition 2025Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
DistilleryChichibuTeaninich
RegionHighland
CountryJapanScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50.5%65%
AgeNAS23 yr
Price£399£344.14
Rating5.00/5

Chichibu London Edition 2025

Smoke64/100
Sweetness75/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Chichibu London Edition 2025

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 £399.

For beginners: Chichibu London Edition 2025 is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Chichibu London Edition 2025

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (50.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£399 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 £399)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (65%) — may need water
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Chichibu?

Chichibu London Edition 2025 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 2025

SmokeyCooked FruitVanillaHoney

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyMalt ExtractVegetativeFresh Fruit

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