Macallan 28 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Hibiki Japanese Harmony - 30th Anniversary Limited Edition

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

Macallan 28 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Hibiki Japanese Harmony - 30th Anniversary Limited Edition
DistilleryThe MacallanHibiki
Region
CountryScotlandJapan
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV43.6%43%
Age28 yrNAS
Price£1099.95£1200
Rating5.00/5

Macallan 28 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Hibiki Japanese Harmony - 30th Anniversary Limited Edition

Smoke0/100
Sweetness54/100
Beginner70/100
Value4/100

Macallan 28 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Hibiki Japanese Harmony - 30th Anniversary Limited Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Hibiki Japanese Harmony - 30th Anniversary Limited Edition is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Macallan 28 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £1100 vs £1200.

For beginners: Hibiki Japanese Harmony - 30th Anniversary Limited Edition is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Macallan 28 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£1099.95 vs £1200)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Hibiki Japanese Harmony - 30th Anniversary Limited Edition

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£1200 vs £1099.95)

Who should buy Macallan?

Macallan 28 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Who should buy Hibiki?

Hibiki Japanese Harmony - 30th Anniversary Limited Edition suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedOld Wood

Only Macallan 28 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

ChocolateNuttyVanilla

Only Hibiki Japanese Harmony - 30th Anniversary Limited Edition

HoneyMalt ExtractFragant

Where to buy

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