The Glenturret 25 Year Old (2024 Release) vs Hibiki Japanese Harmony - 30th Anniversary Limited Edition

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

The Glenturret 25 Year Old (2024 Release)Hibiki Japanese Harmony - 30th Anniversary Limited Edition
DistilleryGlenturretHibiki
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandJapan
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV41%43%
Age25 yrNAS
Price£1246.5£1200
Rating5.00/5

The Glenturret 25 Year Old (2024 Release)

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

Hibiki Japanese Harmony - 30th Anniversary Limited Edition

Smoke0/100
Sweetness54/100
Beginner70/100
Value4/100

The Glenturret 25 Year Old (2024 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Hibiki Japanese Harmony - 30th Anniversary Limited Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £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
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£1246.5 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 £1246.5)

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 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

Both taste of

Old WoodSherriedHoney

Only The Glenturret 25 Year Old (2024 Release)

Dried Fruit

Only Hibiki Japanese Harmony - 30th Anniversary Limited Edition

Malt ExtractFragant

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