Royal Salute Platinum Jubilee / Pearl & Diamond Brooch (Pink) Blended Whisky vs Hibiki 35 Year Old by Tokuda Yasokichi III
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Royal Salute Platinum Jubilee / Pearl & Diamond Brooch (Pink) Blended Whisky
Royal Salute
£14775
Hibiki 35 Year Old by Tokuda Yasokichi III
Hibiki
★ 4.67
£19500
| Royal Salute Platinum Jubilee / Pearl & Diamond Brooch (Pink) Blended Whisky | Hibiki 35 Year Old by Tokuda Yasokichi III | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Royal Salute | Hibiki |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | United Kingdom | Japan |
| Type | Blended | |
| ABV | 40% | 43% |
| Age | NAS | 35 yr |
| Price | £14775 | £19500 |
| Rating | — | 4.67/5 |
Royal Salute Platinum Jubilee / Pearl & Diamond Brooch (Pink) Blended Whisky
Hibiki 35 Year Old by Tokuda Yasokichi III
Royal Salute Platinum Jubilee / Pearl & Diamond Brooch (Pink) Blended Whisky
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).
Royal Salute Platinum Jubilee / Pearl & Diamond Brooch (Pink) Blended Whisky is better value at £14775 vs £19500.
For beginners: Royal Salute Platinum Jubilee / Pearl & Diamond Brooch (Pink) Blended Whisky is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Royal Salute Platinum Jubilee / Pearl & Diamond Brooch (Pink) Blended Whisky
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£14775 vs £19500)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£19500 vs £14775)
Who should buy Royal?
Royal Salute Platinum Jubilee / Pearl & Diamond Brooch (Pink) Blended Whisky 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
Both taste of
Only Royal Salute Platinum Jubilee / Pearl & Diamond Brooch (Pink) Blended Whisky
Only Hibiki 35 Year Old by Tokuda Yasokichi III