Chichibu The Peated 2009 (bottled 2012) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Chichibu The Peated 2009 (bottled 2012)
Chichibu
£399
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Chichibu The Peated 2009 (bottled 2012) | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Chichibu | Teaninich |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Japan | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.5% | 65% |
| Age | NAS | 23 yr |
| Price | £399 | £344.14 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Chichibu The Peated 2009 (bottled 2012)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Chichibu The Peated 2009 (bottled 2012)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is better value at £344 vs £399.
For beginners: Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Chichibu The Peated 2009 (bottled 2012)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −High ABV (50.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£399 vs £344.14)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£344.14 vs £399)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Chichibu?
Chichibu The Peated 2009 (bottled 2012) 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 Teaninich?
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts 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
Only Chichibu The Peated 2009 (bottled 2012)
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts