Dalmore 45 Year Old 1966 (cask 7) - Constellation Collection vs Hibiki 35 Year Old by Tokuda Yasokichi III
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Dalmore 45 Year Old 1966 (cask 7) - Constellation Collection
Dalmore
£23000
Hibiki 35 Year Old by Tokuda Yasokichi III
Hibiki
★ 4.67
£19500
| Dalmore 45 Year Old 1966 (cask 7) - Constellation Collection | Hibiki 35 Year Old by Tokuda Yasokichi III | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Dalmore | Hibiki |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 41.7% | 43% |
| Age | 45 yr | 35 yr |
| Price | £22999.95 | £19500 |
| Rating | — | 4.67/5 |
Dalmore 45 Year Old 1966 (cask 7) - Constellation Collection
Hibiki 35 Year Old by Tokuda Yasokichi III
Dalmore 45 Year Old 1966 (cask 7) - Constellation Collection
Hibiki 35 Year Old by Tokuda Yasokichi III
Quick verdict
Hibiki 35 Year Old by Tokuda Yasokichi III is rated higher (4.67 vs 0.00).
Hibiki 35 Year Old by Tokuda Yasokichi III is better value at £19500 vs £23000.
For beginners: Dalmore 45 Year Old 1966 (cask 7) - Constellation Collection is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Dalmore 45 Year Old 1966 (cask 7) - Constellation Collection
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (45 vs 35 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£22999.95 vs £19500)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.7)
Hibiki 35 Year Old by Tokuda Yasokichi III
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Higher community rating (4.7/5)
- +More affordable (£19500 vs £22999.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Dalmore?
Dalmore 45 Year Old 1966 (cask 7) - Constellation Collection 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 Hibiki?
Hibiki 35 Year Old by Tokuda Yasokichi III 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.
Tasting notes
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