Glen Grant 50 Year Old / Sherry Cask Speyside Whisky vs Hibiki 35 Year Old by Tokuda Yasokichi III
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Grant 50 Year Old / Sherry Cask Speyside Whisky
Glen Grant
£18000
Hibiki 35 Year Old by Tokuda Yasokichi III
Hibiki
★ 4.67
£19500
| Glen Grant 50 Year Old / Sherry Cask Speyside Whisky | Hibiki 35 Year Old by Tokuda Yasokichi III | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Grant | Hibiki |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | United Kingdom | Japan |
| Type | Blended | |
| ABV | 40% | 43% |
| Age | NAS | 35 yr |
| Price | £18000 | £19500 |
| Rating | — | 4.67/5 |
Glen Grant 50 Year Old / Sherry Cask Speyside Whisky
Hibiki 35 Year Old by Tokuda Yasokichi III
Glen Grant 50 Year Old / Sherry Cask Speyside Whisky
Hibiki 35 Year Old by Tokuda Yasokichi III
Quick verdict
Hibiki 35 Year Old by Tokuda Yasokichi III is rated higher (4.67 vs 0.00).
Glen Grant 50 Year Old / Sherry Cask Speyside Whisky is better value at £18000 vs £19500.
For beginners: Hibiki 35 Year Old by Tokuda Yasokichi III is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Glen Grant 50 Year Old / Sherry Cask Speyside Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£18000 vs £19500)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.7)
Hibiki 35 Year Old by Tokuda Yasokichi III
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Higher community rating (4.7/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£19500 vs £18000)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Grant 50 Year Old / Sherry Cask Speyside Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Who should buy Hibiki?
Hibiki 35 Year Old by Tokuda Yasokichi III is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Glen Grant 50 Year Old / Sherry Cask Speyside Whisky
Only Hibiki 35 Year Old by Tokuda Yasokichi III