Quinta do Noval Nacional 2011 Port vs Hibiki Japanese Harmony - 30th Anniversary Limited Edition

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

Quinta do Noval Nacional 2011 PortHibiki Japanese Harmony - 30th Anniversary Limited Edition
DistilleryQuinta do NovalHibiki
Region
CountryUnited KingdomJapan
TypeBlended
ABV40%43%
AgeNASNAS
Price£1575£1200
Rating5.00/5

Quinta do Noval Nacional 2011 Port

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Hibiki Japanese Harmony - 30th Anniversary Limited Edition

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

Quinta do Noval Nacional 2011 Port

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 £1575.

For beginners: Quinta do Noval Nacional 2011 Port is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Quinta do Noval Nacional 2011 Port

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£1575 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 £1575)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Quinta?

Quinta do Noval Nacional 2011 Port suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

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

HoneySherried

Only Quinta do Noval Nacional 2011 Port

Dried FruitChocolateNutty

Only Hibiki Japanese Harmony - 30th Anniversary Limited Edition

Malt ExtractFragantOld Wood

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