Clynelish 20 Year Old 200th Anniversary Distillery Exclusive vs Hibiki 21 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Clynelish 20 Year Old 200th Anniversary Distillery Exclusive
Clynelish
★ 5.00
£750
Hibiki 21 Year Old
Hibiki
★ 5.00
£750
| Clynelish 20 Year Old 200th Anniversary Distillery Exclusive | Hibiki 21 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Clynelish | Hibiki |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 57.3% | 43% |
| Age | 20 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £750 | £750 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Clynelish 20 Year Old 200th Anniversary Distillery Exclusive
Hibiki 21 Year Old
Clynelish 20 Year Old 200th Anniversary Distillery Exclusive
Hibiki 21 Year Old
Quick verdict
Hibiki 21 Year Old is better value at £750 vs £750.
For beginners: Hibiki 21 Year Old is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Clynelish 20 Year Old 200th Anniversary Distillery Exclusive
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
Cons
- −High ABV (57.3%) — may need water
Hibiki 21 Year Old
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 20 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Clynelish?
Clynelish 20 Year Old 200th Anniversary Distillery Exclusive suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Who should buy Hibiki?
Hibiki 21 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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Clynelish 20 Year Old 200th Anniversary Distillery Exclusive
Only Hibiki 21 Year Old