Hibiki 21 Year Old vs Dallas Dhu 22 Year Old / Union of Crowns Speyside Whisky

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

Hibiki 21 Year OldDallas Dhu 22 Year Old / Union of Crowns Speyside Whisky
DistilleryHibikiDallas Dhu
Region
CountryJapanUnited Kingdom
TypeBlended
ABV43%40%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£750£750
Rating5.00/5

Hibiki 21 Year Old

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

Dallas Dhu 22 Year Old / Union of Crowns Speyside Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Hibiki 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Dallas Dhu 22 Year Old / Union of Crowns Speyside Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Dallas Dhu 22 Year Old / Union of Crowns Speyside Whisky is better value at £750 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

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Dallas Dhu 22 Year Old / Union of Crowns Speyside Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +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 Dallas?

Dallas Dhu 22 Year Old / Union of Crowns Speyside Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyVanilla

Only Hibiki 21 Year Old

Dried Fruit

Only Dallas Dhu 22 Year Old / Union of Crowns Speyside Whisky

Malt ExtractOld WoodToasted

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