Hibiki Japanese Harmony Master's Select - 100th Anniversary vs Royal Brackla 21 Year Old

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Hibiki Japanese Harmony Master's Select - 100th AnniversaryRoyal Brackla 21 Year Old
DistilleryHibikiBrackla
RegionHighland
CountryJapanScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%40%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£199£219.99
Rating5.00/5

Hibiki Japanese Harmony Master's Select - 100th Anniversary

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Royal Brackla 21 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner70/100
Value23/100

Hibiki Japanese Harmony Master's Select - 100th Anniversary

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Royal Brackla 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Royal Brackla 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Hibiki Japanese Harmony Master's Select - 100th Anniversary is better value at £199 vs £220.

For beginners: Hibiki Japanese Harmony Master's Select - 100th Anniversary is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Hibiki Japanese Harmony Master's Select - 100th Anniversary

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£199 vs £219.99)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Royal Brackla 21 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£219.99 vs £199)

Who should buy Hibiki?

Hibiki Japanese Harmony Master's Select - 100th Anniversary suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Who should buy Royal?

Royal Brackla 21 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaSherriedToasted

Only Hibiki Japanese Harmony Master's Select - 100th Anniversary

HoneyFresh Fruit

Only Royal Brackla 21 Year Old

Cooked FruitOld Wood

Where to buy

Hibiki Japanese Harmony Master's Select - 100th Anniversary

Royal Brackla 21 Year Old

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