Dalmore 45 Year Old vs Hibiki 35 Year Old by Tokuda Yasokichi III
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
| Dalmore 45 Year Old | Hibiki 35 Year Old by Tokuda Yasokichi III | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Dalmore | Hibiki |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 40% | 43% |
| Age | 45 yr | 35 yr |
| Price | £15995 | £19500 |
| Rating | — | 4.67/5 |
Dalmore 45 Year Old
Hibiki 35 Year Old by Tokuda Yasokichi III
Dalmore 45 Year Old
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).
Dalmore 45 Year Old is better value at £15995 vs £19500.
For beginners: Dalmore 45 Year Old is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Dalmore 45 Year Old
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£15995 vs £19500)
- +Longer maturation (45 vs 35 years)
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 £15995)
Who should buy Dalmore?
Dalmore 45 Year Old 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.
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
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Only Dalmore 45 Year Old
Only Hibiki 35 Year Old by Tokuda Yasokichi III