Ichiro's Malt Chichibu 2009 Port Pipe (bottled 2013) vs William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ichiro's Malt Chichibu 2009 Port Pipe (bottled 2013)
Ichiro
★ 5.00
£398
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
William Larue Weller
★ 5.00
£501
| Ichiro's Malt Chichibu 2009 Port Pipe (bottled 2013) | William Larue Weller (2015 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ichiro | William Larue Weller |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Japan | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 54.5% | 67.3% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £397.81 | £501.45 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Ichiro's Malt Chichibu 2009 Port Pipe (bottled 2013)
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
Ichiro's Malt Chichibu 2009 Port Pipe (bottled 2013)
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
Quick verdict
Ichiro's Malt Chichibu 2009 Port Pipe (bottled 2013) is better value at £398 vs £501.
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
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£397.81 vs £501.45)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
Pros
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (67.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£501.45 vs £397.81)
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 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
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