The Balvenie 40 Year Old vs Hanyu Ichiro's Malt 1991 (bottled 2012) - Six Of Hearts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
The Balvenie 40 Year Old
Balvenie
★ 4.80
£7225
Hanyu Ichiro's Malt 1991 (bottled 2012) - Six Of Hearts
Hanyu
£6999
| The Balvenie 40 Year Old | Hanyu Ichiro's Malt 1991 (bottled 2012) - Six Of Hearts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balvenie | Hanyu |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 42.2% | 57.9% |
| Age | 40 yr | NAS |
| Price | £7225 | £6999 |
| Rating | 4.80/5 | — |
The Balvenie 40 Year Old
Hanyu Ichiro's Malt 1991 (bottled 2012) - Six Of Hearts
The Balvenie 40 Year Old
Hanyu Ichiro's Malt 1991 (bottled 2012) - Six Of Hearts
Quick verdict
The Balvenie 40 Year Old is rated higher (4.80 vs 0.00).
Hanyu Ichiro's Malt 1991 (bottled 2012) - Six Of Hearts is better value at £6999 vs £7225.
For beginners: The Balvenie 40 Year Old is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
The Balvenie 40 Year Old
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (4.8/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£7225 vs £6999)
Hanyu Ichiro's Malt 1991 (bottled 2012) - Six Of Hearts
Pros
- +More affordable (£6999 vs £7225)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57.9%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.8)
Who should buy The?
The Balvenie 40 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 Hanyu?
Hanyu Ichiro's Malt 1991 (bottled 2012) - Six Of Hearts is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only The Balvenie 40 Year Old
Only Hanyu Ichiro's Malt 1991 (bottled 2012) - Six Of Hearts