Chichibu Paris Edition 2023 - Le Bon Marché Edition vs Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company

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

Chichibu Paris Edition 2023 - Le Bon Marché EditionFiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company
DistilleryChichibuThe Character of Islay Whisky Company
RegionIslay
CountryJapanScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV49.5%46.3%
AgeNAS33 yr
Price£499£399.95
Rating5.00/5

Chichibu Paris Edition 2023 - Le Bon Marché Edition

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company

Smoke68/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner45/100
Value13/100

Chichibu Paris Edition 2023 - Le Bon Marché Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company is better value at £400 vs £499.

For beginners: Chichibu Paris Edition 2023 - Le Bon Marché Edition is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Chichibu Paris Edition 2023 - Le Bon Marché Edition

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£499 vs £399.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£399.95 vs £499)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Chichibu?

Chichibu Paris Edition 2023 - Le Bon Marché Edition suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Who should buy Fiona?

Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.

Tasting notes

Only Chichibu Paris Edition 2023 - Le Bon Marché Edition

ToastedHoneyFresh FruitVanillaMalt Extract

Only Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company

SmokeyOld WoodDried FruitMedicinal

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