Hibiki 21 Year Old vs Glen Grant 25 Year Old 1998 (cask 17784) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Hibiki 21 Year Old
Hibiki
★ 5.00
£750
Glen Grant 25 Year Old 1998 (cask 17784) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Glen Grant
£554
| Hibiki 21 Year Old | Glen Grant 25 Year Old 1998 (cask 17784) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Hibiki | Glen Grant |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Japan | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 54.1% |
| Age | 21 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £750 | £553.99 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Hibiki 21 Year Old
Glen Grant 25 Year Old 1998 (cask 17784) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Hibiki 21 Year Old
Glen Grant 25 Year Old 1998 (cask 17784) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Hibiki 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Grant 25 Year Old 1998 (cask 17784) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £554 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 £553.99)
Glen Grant 25 Year Old 1998 (cask 17784) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£553.99 vs £750)
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 21 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (54.1%) — may need water
- −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 Glen?
Glen Grant 25 Year Old 1998 (cask 17784) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Hibiki 21 Year Old
Only Glen Grant 25 Year Old 1998 (cask 17784) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)