Hibiki 21 Year Old vs Glen Mhor 34 Years Old 1975 (cask 6034) - Tantalus (Duncan Taylor)

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

Hibiki 21 Year OldGlen Mhor 34 Years Old 1975 (cask 6034) - Tantalus (Duncan Taylor)
DistilleryHibikiGlen Mhor
RegionHighland
CountryJapanScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%43.7%
Age21 yr34 yr
Price£750£1165
Rating5.00/5

Hibiki 21 Year Old

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

Glen Mhor 34 Years Old 1975 (cask 6034) - Tantalus (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Hibiki 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Mhor 34 Years Old 1975 (cask 6034) - Tantalus (Duncan Taylor)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Hibiki 21 Year Old is better value at £750 vs £1165.

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

Glen Mhor 34 Years Old 1975 (cask 6034) - Tantalus (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (34 vs 21 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£1165 vs £750)
  • 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 Mhor 34 Years Old 1975 (cask 6034) - Tantalus (Duncan Taylor) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Only Hibiki 21 Year Old

HoneyVanillaDried Fruit

Only Glen Mhor 34 Years Old 1975 (cask 6034) - Tantalus (Duncan Taylor)

Old WoodMalt ExtractTobaccoLeatheryNutty

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