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

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

Chichibu Taiwan Edition 2021William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
DistilleryChichibuWilliam Larue Weller
Region
CountryJapanAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV48.5%67.3%
AgeNASNAS
Price£599£501.45
Rating5.00/5

Chichibu Taiwan Edition 2021

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

Chichibu Taiwan Edition 2021

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 £599.

For beginners: Chichibu Taiwan Edition 2021 is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Chichibu Taiwan Edition 2021

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£599 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 £599)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (67.3%) — may need water

Who should buy Chichibu?

Chichibu Taiwan Edition 2021 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 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

VanillaToastedMalt Extract

Only Chichibu Taiwan Edition 2021

Fresh FruitNew Wood

Only William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

HoneySherried

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