Chichibu On The Way (bottled 2015) vs Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Chichibu On The Way (bottled 2015)
Chichibu
£299
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Tomintoul
★ 5.00
£224
| Chichibu On The Way (bottled 2015) | Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Chichibu | Tomintoul |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Japan | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.5% | 53.9% |
| Age | NAS | 31 yr |
| Price | £299 | £223.7 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Chichibu On The Way (bottled 2015)
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Chichibu On The Way (bottled 2015)
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Quick verdict
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask is better value at £224 vs £299.
For beginners: Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Chichibu On The Way (bottled 2015)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (55.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£299 vs £223.7)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£223.7 vs £299)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (53.9%) — may need water
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 Tomintoul?
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask 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
Only Chichibu On The Way (bottled 2015)
Only Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask