Chichibu Paris Edition 2024 - Kokyo Edition vs William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

Chichibu Paris Edition 2024 - Kokyo EditionWilliam Larue Weller (2015 Release)
DistilleryChichibuWilliam Larue Weller
Region
CountryJapanAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV50.5%67.3%
AgeNASNAS
Price£699£501.45
Rating5.00/5

Chichibu Paris Edition 2024 - Kokyo Edition

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

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

Chichibu Paris Edition 2024 - Kokyo Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

William Larue Weller (2015 Release) is better value at £501 vs £699.

For beginners: Chichibu Paris Edition 2024 - Kokyo Edition is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Chichibu Paris Edition 2024 - Kokyo Edition

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (50.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£699 vs £501.45)
  • 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 affordable (£501.45 vs £699)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (67.3%) — may need water

Who should buy Chichibu?

Chichibu Paris Edition 2024 - Kokyo Edition 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

ToastedVanillaHoney

Only Chichibu Paris Edition 2024 - Kokyo Edition

Cooked FruitFresh Fruit

Only William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

SherriedMalt Extract

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