Teeling Whiskey 1989 / 32 Year Old / Vintage Reserve Collection vs Hibiki Japanese Harmony - 30th Anniversary Limited Edition

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

Teeling Whiskey 1989 / 32 Year Old / Vintage Reserve CollectionHibiki Japanese Harmony - 30th Anniversary Limited Edition
DistilleryTeelingHibiki
Region
CountryUnited KingdomJapan
TypeIrishBlended
ABV40%43%
AgeNASNAS
Price£1975£1200
Rating5.00/5

Teeling Whiskey 1989 / 32 Year Old / Vintage Reserve Collection

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Hibiki Japanese Harmony - 30th Anniversary Limited Edition

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

Teeling Whiskey 1989 / 32 Year Old / Vintage Reserve Collection

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 £1975.

For beginners: Teeling Whiskey 1989 / 32 Year Old / Vintage Reserve Collection is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Teeling Whiskey 1989 / 32 Year Old / Vintage Reserve Collection

Pros

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

Cons

  • More expensive (£1975 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 £1975)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Teeling?

Teeling Whiskey 1989 / 32 Year Old / Vintage Reserve Collection suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Irish 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

HoneySherried

Only Teeling Whiskey 1989 / 32 Year Old / Vintage Reserve Collection

Dried FruitChocolateNutty

Only Hibiki Japanese Harmony - 30th Anniversary Limited Edition

Malt ExtractFragantOld Wood

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