Glenmorangie 23 Year Old - Dr Bill Lumsden x Azuma Makoto vs Hibiki Japanese Harmony - 30th Anniversary Limited Edition

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

Glenmorangie 23 Year Old - Dr Bill Lumsden x Azuma MakotoHibiki Japanese Harmony - 30th Anniversary Limited Edition
DistilleryGlenmorangieHibiki
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandJapan
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%43%
Age23 yrNAS
Price£964.5£1200
Rating5.00/5

Glenmorangie 23 Year Old - Dr Bill Lumsden x Azuma Makoto

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Hibiki Japanese Harmony - 30th Anniversary Limited Edition

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

Glenmorangie 23 Year Old - Dr Bill Lumsden x Azuma Makoto

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).

Glenmorangie 23 Year Old - Dr Bill Lumsden x Azuma Makoto is better value at £965 vs £1200.

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

Glenmorangie 23 Year Old - Dr Bill Lumsden x Azuma Makoto

Pros

  • +More affordable (£964.5 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 £964.5)

Who should buy Glenmorangie?

Glenmorangie 23 Year Old - Dr Bill Lumsden x Azuma Makoto suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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

FragantHoneyMalt Extract

Only Glenmorangie 23 Year Old - Dr Bill Lumsden x Azuma Makoto

Fresh Fruit

Only Hibiki Japanese Harmony - 30th Anniversary Limited Edition

SherriedOld Wood

Where to buy

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