Hibiki 21 Year Old vs Clynelish 35 Year Old 1990 (cask 3476) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Hibiki 21 Year Old
Hibiki
★ 5.00
£750
Clynelish 35 Year Old 1990 (cask 3476) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Clynelish
£730
| Hibiki 21 Year Old | Clynelish 35 Year Old 1990 (cask 3476) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Hibiki | Clynelish |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Japan | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 42.7% |
| Age | 21 yr | 35 yr |
| Price | £750 | £729.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Hibiki 21 Year Old
Clynelish 35 Year Old 1990 (cask 3476) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Hibiki 21 Year Old
Clynelish 35 Year Old 1990 (cask 3476) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Hibiki 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Clynelish 35 Year Old 1990 (cask 3476) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is better value at £730 vs £750.
For beginners: Hibiki 21 Year Old is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
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
- −More expensive (£750 vs £729.95)
Clynelish 35 Year Old 1990 (cask 3476) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£729.95 vs £750)
- +Longer maturation (35 vs 21 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy Clynelish?
Clynelish 35 Year Old 1990 (cask 3476) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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
Only Hibiki 21 Year Old
Only Clynelish 35 Year Old 1990 (cask 3476) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)