Chichibu The Peated 2018 - 10th Anniversary vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Chichibu The Peated 2018 - 10th AnniversaryTeaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
DistilleryChichibuTeaninich
RegionHighland
CountryJapanScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV55.5%65%
AgeNAS23 yr
Price£399£344.14
Rating5.00/5

Chichibu The Peated 2018 - 10th Anniversary

Smoke64/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner25/100
Value0/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner35/100
Value15/100

Chichibu The Peated 2018 - 10th Anniversary

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 2018 - 10th Anniversary

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • High ABV (55.5%) — 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 2018 - 10th Anniversary 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

Both taste of

Malt Extract

Only Chichibu The Peated 2018 - 10th Anniversary

SmokeyToasted

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyVegetativeFresh Fruit

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