Ardbeg 2013 / 8 Year Old / Manzanilla Cask 247 Islay Whisky vs Hibiki 17 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ardbeg 2013 / 8 Year Old / Manzanilla Cask 247 Islay Whisky
Ardbeg
£700
Hibiki 17 Year Old
Hibiki
★ 4.75
£699
| Ardbeg 2013 / 8 Year Old / Manzanilla Cask 247 Islay Whisky | Hibiki 17 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ardbeg | Hibiki |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | United Kingdom | Japan |
| Type | Blended | |
| ABV | 40% | 43% |
| Age | NAS | 17 yr |
| Price | £700 | £699 |
| Rating | — | 4.75/5 |
Ardbeg 2013 / 8 Year Old / Manzanilla Cask 247 Islay Whisky
Hibiki 17 Year Old
Ardbeg 2013 / 8 Year Old / Manzanilla Cask 247 Islay Whisky
Hibiki 17 Year Old
Quick verdict
Hibiki 17 Year Old is rated higher (4.75 vs 0.00).
Hibiki 17 Year Old is better value at £699 vs £700.
For beginners: Hibiki 17 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Ardbeg 2013 / 8 Year Old / Manzanilla Cask 247 Islay Whisky
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −More expensive (£700 vs £699)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.7)
Hibiki 17 Year Old
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (4.7/5)
- +More affordable (£699 vs £700)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Ardbeg?
Ardbeg 2013 / 8 Year Old / Manzanilla Cask 247 Islay Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Who should buy Hibiki?
Hibiki 17 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 Ardbeg 2013 / 8 Year Old / Manzanilla Cask 247 Islay Whisky
Only Hibiki 17 Year Old