Hibiki 35 Year Old by Tokuda Yasokichi III vs Karuizawa 35 Year Old - Cities Of Japan (Tokyo)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Hibiki 35 Year Old by Tokuda Yasokichi III
Hibiki
★ 4.67
£19500
Karuizawa 35 Year Old - Cities Of Japan (Tokyo)
Karuizawa
£16995
| Hibiki 35 Year Old by Tokuda Yasokichi III | Karuizawa 35 Year Old - Cities Of Japan (Tokyo) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Hibiki | Karuizawa |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 56.5% |
| Age | 35 yr | 35 yr |
| Price | £19500 | £16995 |
| Rating | 4.67/5 | — |
Hibiki 35 Year Old by Tokuda Yasokichi III
Karuizawa 35 Year Old - Cities Of Japan (Tokyo)
Hibiki 35 Year Old by Tokuda Yasokichi III
Karuizawa 35 Year Old - Cities Of Japan (Tokyo)
Quick verdict
Hibiki 35 Year Old by Tokuda Yasokichi III is rated higher (4.67 vs 0.00).
Karuizawa 35 Year Old - Cities Of Japan (Tokyo) is better value at £16995 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 £16995)
Karuizawa 35 Year Old - Cities Of Japan (Tokyo)
Pros
- +More affordable (£16995 vs £19500)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.5%) — 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 Karuizawa?
Karuizawa 35 Year Old - Cities Of Japan (Tokyo) 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
Both taste of
Only Hibiki 35 Year Old by Tokuda Yasokichi III
Only Karuizawa 35 Year Old - Cities Of Japan (Tokyo)