Chichibu Taiwan Edition 2019 vs William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

Chichibu Taiwan Edition 2019William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
DistilleryChichibuWilliam Larue Weller
Region
CountryJapanAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV50.2%67.3%
AgeNASNAS
Price£499£501.45
Rating5.00/5

Chichibu Taiwan Edition 2019

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

Chichibu Taiwan Edition 2019

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Chichibu Taiwan Edition 2019 is better value at £499 vs £501.

For beginners: Chichibu Taiwan Edition 2019 is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Chichibu Taiwan Edition 2019

Pros

  • +More affordable (£499 vs £501.45)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (50.2%) — 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 Taiwan Edition 2019 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

Malt ExtractVanillaToasted

Only Chichibu Taiwan Edition 2019

Fresh FruitNew Wood

Only William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

HoneySherried

Explore more