Hibiki 21 Year Old vs Cragganmore 30 Year Old 1995 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Hibiki 21 Year Old
Hibiki
★ 5.00
£750
Cragganmore 30 Year Old 1995 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Cragganmore
£551
| Hibiki 21 Year Old | Cragganmore 30 Year Old 1995 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Hibiki | Cragganmore |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Japan | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 57% |
| Age | 21 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £750 | £550.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Hibiki 21 Year Old
Cragganmore 30 Year Old 1995 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Hibiki 21 Year Old
Cragganmore 30 Year Old 1995 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Quick verdict
Hibiki 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Cragganmore 30 Year Old 1995 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) is better value at £551 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 £550.95)
Cragganmore 30 Year Old 1995 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£550.95 vs £750)
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 21 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57%) — 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 Cragganmore?
Cragganmore 30 Year Old 1995 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Hibiki 21 Year Old
Only Cragganmore 30 Year Old 1995 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)