Amrut 10 Year Old Greedy Angels (2019 Release) vs Hibiki 12 Year Old

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

Amrut 10 Year Old Greedy Angels (2019 Release)Hibiki 12 Year Old
DistilleryAmrutHibiki
Region
CountryIndiaJapan
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV55%43%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£680.36£599
Rating4.64/5

Amrut 10 Year Old Greedy Angels (2019 Release)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Hibiki 12 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner70/100
Value8/100

Amrut 10 Year Old Greedy Angels (2019 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Hibiki 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Hibiki 12 Year Old is rated higher (4.64 vs 0.00).

Hibiki 12 Year Old is better value at £599 vs £680.

For beginners: Hibiki 12 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Amrut 10 Year Old Greedy Angels (2019 Release)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • High ABV (55%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£680.36 vs £599)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.6)

Hibiki 12 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (4.6/5)
  • +More affordable (£599 vs £680.36)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Amrut?

Amrut 10 Year Old Greedy Angels (2019 Release) 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.

Who should buy Hibiki?

Hibiki 12 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Tasting notes

Only Amrut 10 Year Old Greedy Angels (2019 Release)

SmokeySherriedMalt ExtractOilyDried Fruit

Only Hibiki 12 Year Old

VanillaHoneyToastedFresh Fruit

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