Port Dundas 45 Year Old 1978 - Xtra Old Particular 75th Anniversary (Douglas Laing) vs Hibiki Japanese Harmony - 30th Anniversary Limited Edition
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Dundas 45 Year Old 1978 - Xtra Old Particular 75th Anniversary (Douglas Laing)
Port Dundas
£1740
Hibiki Japanese Harmony - 30th Anniversary Limited Edition
Hibiki
★ 5.00
£1200
| Port Dundas 45 Year Old 1978 - Xtra Old Particular 75th Anniversary (Douglas Laing) | Hibiki Japanese Harmony - 30th Anniversary Limited Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Port Dundas | Hibiki |
| Region | Lowland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Grain | Blended |
| ABV | 49.9% | 43% |
| Age | 45 yr | NAS |
| Price | £1740 | £1200 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Port Dundas 45 Year Old 1978 - Xtra Old Particular 75th Anniversary (Douglas Laing)
Hibiki Japanese Harmony - 30th Anniversary Limited Edition
Port Dundas 45 Year Old 1978 - Xtra Old Particular 75th Anniversary (Douglas Laing)
Hibiki Japanese Harmony - 30th Anniversary Limited Edition
Quick verdict
Hibiki Japanese Harmony - 30th Anniversary Limited Edition is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Hibiki Japanese Harmony - 30th Anniversary Limited Edition is better value at £1200 vs £1740.
For beginners: Port Dundas 45 Year Old 1978 - Xtra Old Particular 75th Anniversary (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Port Dundas 45 Year Old 1978 - Xtra Old Particular 75th Anniversary (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£1740 vs £1200)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Hibiki Japanese Harmony - 30th Anniversary Limited Edition
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£1200 vs £1740)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Port?
Port Dundas 45 Year Old 1978 - Xtra Old Particular 75th Anniversary (Douglas Laing) 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 Japanese Harmony - 30th Anniversary Limited Edition suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.
Tasting notes
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Only Port Dundas 45 Year Old 1978 - Xtra Old Particular 75th Anniversary (Douglas Laing)
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