Hibiki 35 Year Old by Tokuda Yasokichi III vs Glen Grant 1952 - Platinum Jubilee Release (Gordon & MacPhail)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Hibiki 35 Year Old by Tokuda Yasokichi III
Hibiki
★ 4.67
£19500
Glen Grant 1952 - Platinum Jubilee Release (Gordon & MacPhail)
Glen Grant
£17640
| Hibiki 35 Year Old by Tokuda Yasokichi III | Glen Grant 1952 - Platinum Jubilee Release (Gordon & MacPhail) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Hibiki | Glen Grant |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Japan | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 52.3% |
| Age | 35 yr | 69 yr |
| Price | £19500 | £17639.95 |
| Rating | 4.67/5 | — |
Hibiki 35 Year Old by Tokuda Yasokichi III
Glen Grant 1952 - Platinum Jubilee Release (Gordon & MacPhail)
Hibiki 35 Year Old by Tokuda Yasokichi III
Glen Grant 1952 - Platinum Jubilee Release (Gordon & MacPhail)
Quick verdict
Hibiki 35 Year Old by Tokuda Yasokichi III is rated higher (4.67 vs 0.00).
Glen Grant 1952 - Platinum Jubilee Release (Gordon & MacPhail) is better value at £17640 vs £19500.
For beginners: Hibiki 35 Year Old by Tokuda Yasokichi III is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£19500 vs £17639.95)
Glen Grant 1952 - Platinum Jubilee Release (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +More affordable (£17639.95 vs £19500)
- +Longer maturation (69 vs 35 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (52.3%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.7)
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.
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Grant 1952 - Platinum Jubilee Release (Gordon & MacPhail) 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
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