Chichibu On The Way (bottled 2015) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Chichibu On The Way (bottled 2015)Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
DistilleryChichibuTeaninich
RegionHighland
CountryJapanScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV55.5%65%
AgeNAS23 yr
Price£299£344.14
Rating5.00/5

Chichibu On The Way (bottled 2015)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Chichibu On The Way (bottled 2015)

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).

Chichibu On The Way (bottled 2015) is better value at £299 vs £344.

For beginners: Chichibu On The Way (bottled 2015) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).

Chichibu On The Way (bottled 2015)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£299 vs £344.14)

Cons

  • High ABV (55.5%) — may need water
  • 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (65%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£344.14 vs £299)

Who should buy Chichibu?

Chichibu On The Way (bottled 2015) 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.

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

Both taste of

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Chichibu On The Way (bottled 2015)

HoneyYeasty

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyVegetative

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