Hibiki 21 Year Old vs St. Magdalene 29 Year Old 1982 (cask 7662) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Hibiki 21 Year Old
Hibiki
★ 5.00
£750
St. Magdalene 29 Year Old 1982 (cask 7662) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
St. Magdalene
£895
| Hibiki 21 Year Old | St. Magdalene 29 Year Old 1982 (cask 7662) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Hibiki | St. Magdalene |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Japan | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 50% |
| Age | 21 yr | 29 yr |
| Price | £750 | £895 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Hibiki 21 Year Old
St. Magdalene 29 Year Old 1982 (cask 7662) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Hibiki 21 Year Old
St. Magdalene 29 Year Old 1982 (cask 7662) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Hibiki 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Hibiki 21 Year Old is better value at £750 vs £895.
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
St. Magdalene 29 Year Old 1982 (cask 7662) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (29 vs 21 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£895 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 St.?
St. Magdalene 29 Year Old 1982 (cask 7662) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Hibiki 21 Year Old
Only St. Magdalene 29 Year Old 1982 (cask 7662) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)