Karuizawa 35 Year Old / Emerald Geisha / Bourbon Cask #8518 Japanese Whisky vs Hibiki 35 Year Old by Tokuda Yasokichi III
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Karuizawa 35 Year Old / Emerald Geisha / Bourbon Cask #8518 Japanese Whisky
Karuizawa
£20000
Hibiki 35 Year Old by Tokuda Yasokichi III
Hibiki
★ 4.67
£19500
| Karuizawa 35 Year Old / Emerald Geisha / Bourbon Cask #8518 Japanese Whisky | Hibiki 35 Year Old by Tokuda Yasokichi III | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Karuizawa | Hibiki |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | United Kingdom | Japan |
| Type | Blended | |
| ABV | 40% | 43% |
| Age | NAS | 35 yr |
| Price | £20000 | £19500 |
| Rating | — | 4.67/5 |
Karuizawa 35 Year Old / Emerald Geisha / Bourbon Cask #8518 Japanese Whisky
Hibiki 35 Year Old by Tokuda Yasokichi III
Karuizawa 35 Year Old / Emerald Geisha / Bourbon Cask #8518 Japanese 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).
Hibiki 35 Year Old by Tokuda Yasokichi III is better value at £19500 vs £20000.
For beginners: Hibiki 35 Year Old by Tokuda Yasokichi III is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Karuizawa 35 Year Old / Emerald Geisha / Bourbon Cask #8518 Japanese Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£20000 vs £19500)
- −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 affordable (£19500 vs £20000)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Karuizawa?
Karuizawa 35 Year Old / Emerald Geisha / Bourbon Cask #8518 Japanese 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 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
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