Ichiro's Malt Chichibu 2009 Port Pipe (bottled 2013) vs Kavalan Solist Amontillado Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ichiro's Malt Chichibu 2009 Port Pipe (bottled 2013)
Ichiro
★ 5.00
£398
Kavalan Solist Amontillado Cask
Kavalan
★ 5.00
£387
| Ichiro's Malt Chichibu 2009 Port Pipe (bottled 2013) | Kavalan Solist Amontillado Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ichiro | Kavalan |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Japan | Taiwan |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.5% | 56.3% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £397.81 | £387.43 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Ichiro's Malt Chichibu 2009 Port Pipe (bottled 2013)
Kavalan Solist Amontillado Cask
Ichiro's Malt Chichibu 2009 Port Pipe (bottled 2013)
Kavalan Solist Amontillado Cask
Quick verdict
Kavalan Solist Amontillado Cask is better value at £387 vs £398.
For beginners: Ichiro's Malt Chichibu 2009 Port Pipe (bottled 2013) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Ichiro's Malt Chichibu 2009 Port Pipe (bottled 2013)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£397.81 vs £387.43)
Kavalan Solist Amontillado Cask
Pros
- +More affordable (£387.43 vs £397.81)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.3%) — may need water
Who should buy Ichiro's?
Ichiro's Malt Chichibu 2009 Port Pipe (bottled 2013) 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 Kavalan?
Kavalan Solist Amontillado Cask 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
Only Ichiro's Malt Chichibu 2009 Port Pipe (bottled 2013)
Only Kavalan Solist Amontillado Cask