Bollinger Vieilles Vignes Francaises 2012 vs Hibiki Japanese Harmony - 30th Anniversary Limited Edition

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

Bollinger Vieilles Vignes Francaises 2012Hibiki Japanese Harmony - 30th Anniversary Limited Edition
DistilleryBollingerHibiki
Region
CountryUnited KingdomJapan
TypeBlended
ABV40%43%
AgeNASNAS
Price£1500£1200
Rating5.00/5

Bollinger Vieilles Vignes Francaises 2012

Smoke0/100
Sweetness52/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Hibiki Japanese Harmony - 30th Anniversary Limited Edition

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

Bollinger Vieilles Vignes Francaises 2012

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).

Hibiki Japanese Harmony - 30th Anniversary Limited Edition is better value at £1200 vs £1500.

For beginners: Bollinger Vieilles Vignes Francaises 2012 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Bollinger Vieilles Vignes Francaises 2012

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£1500 vs £1200)
  • 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 affordable (£1200 vs £1500)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Bollinger?

Bollinger Vieilles Vignes Francaises 2012 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

Honey

Only Bollinger Vieilles Vignes Francaises 2012

YeastyFresh FruitNutty

Only Hibiki Japanese Harmony - 30th Anniversary Limited Edition

SherriedMalt ExtractFragantOld Wood

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