Cutty Sark Centenary Edition 23 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky vs Hibiki Japanese Harmony - 30th Anniversary Limited Edition

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

Cutty Sark Centenary Edition 23 Year Old Blended Scotch WhiskyHibiki Japanese Harmony - 30th Anniversary Limited Edition
DistilleryCutty SarkHibiki
Region
CountryUnited KingdomJapan
TypeBlended
ABV40%43%
AgeNASNAS
Price£910£1200
Rating5.00/5

Cutty Sark Centenary Edition 23 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Hibiki Japanese Harmony - 30th Anniversary Limited Edition

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

Cutty Sark Centenary Edition 23 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky

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).

Cutty Sark Centenary Edition 23 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky is better value at £910 vs £1200.

For beginners: Cutty Sark Centenary Edition 23 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Cutty Sark Centenary Edition 23 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£910 vs £1200)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 £910)

Who should buy Cutty?

Cutty Sark Centenary Edition 23 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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

Sherried

Only Cutty Sark Centenary Edition 23 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky

Dried FruitTobaccoLeatheryNutty

Only Hibiki Japanese Harmony - 30th Anniversary Limited Edition

HoneyMalt ExtractFragantOld Wood

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