Chichibu Paris Edition 2021 vs William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

Chichibu Paris Edition 2021William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
DistilleryChichibuWilliam Larue Weller
Region
CountryJapanAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV53.5%67.3%
AgeNASNAS
Price£499£501.45
Rating5.00/5

Chichibu Paris Edition 2021

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner35/100
Value10/100

Chichibu Paris Edition 2021

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

William Larue Weller (2015 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Chichibu Paris Edition 2021 is better value at £499 vs £501.

For beginners: Chichibu Paris Edition 2021 is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Chichibu Paris Edition 2021

Pros

  • +More affordable (£499 vs £501.45)

Cons

  • High ABV (53.5%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (67.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£501.45 vs £499)

Who should buy Chichibu?

Chichibu Paris Edition 2021 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 William?

William Larue Weller (2015 Release) 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

ToastedVanillaHoneyMalt Extract

Only Chichibu Paris Edition 2021

Fresh Fruit

Only William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

Sherried

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