Chichibu Taiwan Edition 2023 vs Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1

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

Chichibu Taiwan Edition 2023Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
DistilleryChichibuTomatin
RegionHighland
CountryJapanScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.5%46%
AgeNAS36 yr
Price£599£494.02
Rating5.00/5

Chichibu Taiwan Edition 2023

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

Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner60/100
Value10/100

Chichibu Taiwan Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1 is better value at £494 vs £599.

For beginners: Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Chichibu Taiwan Edition 2023

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£599 vs £494.02)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£494.02 vs £599)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Chichibu?

Chichibu Taiwan Edition 2023 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 Tomatin?

Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaToasted

Only Chichibu Taiwan Edition 2023

Malt ExtractFresh FruitHoney

Only Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1

ChocolateOld WoodSherried

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