Ben Wyvis 37 Year Old 1965 vs Hibiki Japanese Harmony - 30th Anniversary Limited Edition

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

Ben Wyvis 37 Year Old 1965Hibiki Japanese Harmony - 30th Anniversary Limited Edition
DistilleryBen WyvisHibiki
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandJapan
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV44%43%
Age37 yrNAS
Price£1114.99£1200
Rating5.00/5

Ben Wyvis 37 Year Old 1965

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Hibiki Japanese Harmony - 30th Anniversary Limited Edition

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

Ben Wyvis 37 Year Old 1965

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).

Ben Wyvis 37 Year Old 1965 is better value at £1115 vs £1200.

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

Ben Wyvis 37 Year Old 1965

Pros

  • +More affordable (£1114.99 vs £1200)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

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 £1114.99)

Who should buy Ben?

Ben Wyvis 37 Year Old 1965 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

HoneyOld Wood

Only Ben Wyvis 37 Year Old 1965

VanillaToastedDried Fruit

Only Hibiki Japanese Harmony - 30th Anniversary Limited Edition

SherriedMalt ExtractFragant

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