Chichibu On the Way / Bot.2024 Japanese Single Malt Whisky vs Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve

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

Chichibu On the Way / Bot.2024 Japanese Single Malt WhiskyGlenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
DistilleryChichibuGlenfiddich
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%40%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£200£199
Rating5.00/5

Chichibu On the Way / Bot.2024 Japanese Single Malt Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner70/100
Value25/100

Chichibu On the Way / Bot.2024 Japanese Single Malt Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve is better value at £199 vs £200.

For beginners: Chichibu On the Way / Bot.2024 Japanese Single Malt Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Chichibu On the Way / Bot.2024 Japanese Single Malt Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£200 vs £199)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£199 vs £200)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Chichibu?

Chichibu On the Way / Bot.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 Glenfiddich?

Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyVanillaMalt ExtractToasted

Only Chichibu On the Way / Bot.2024 Japanese Single Malt Whisky

Fresh Fruit

Only Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve

New Wood

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