The Glenturret 25 Year Old (2024 Release) vs Hibiki 21 Year Old

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

The Glenturret 25 Year Old (2024 Release)Hibiki 21 Year Old
DistilleryGlenturretHibiki
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandJapan
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV41%43%
Age25 yr21 yr
Price£1246.5£750
Rating5.00/5

The Glenturret 25 Year Old (2024 Release)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Hibiki 21 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness75/100
Beginner85/100
Value7/100

The Glenturret 25 Year Old (2024 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Hibiki 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Hibiki 21 Year Old is better value at £750 vs £1247.

For beginners: The Glenturret 25 Year Old (2024 Release) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

The Glenturret 25 Year Old (2024 Release)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (25 vs 21 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£1246.5 vs £750)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Hibiki 21 Year Old

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy The?

The Glenturret 25 Year Old (2024 Release) 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 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

HoneyDried Fruit

Only The Glenturret 25 Year Old (2024 Release)

Old WoodSherried

Only Hibiki 21 Year Old

Vanilla

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