Balvenie 1951 / 45 Year Old / Cask #1236 Speyside Whisky vs Hibiki 35 Year Old by Tokuda Yasokichi III
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balvenie 1951 / 45 Year Old / Cask #1236 Speyside Whisky
Balvenie
£30000
Hibiki 35 Year Old by Tokuda Yasokichi III
Hibiki
★ 4.67
£19500
| Balvenie 1951 / 45 Year Old / Cask #1236 Speyside Whisky | Hibiki 35 Year Old by Tokuda Yasokichi III | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balvenie | Hibiki |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | United Kingdom | Japan |
| Type | Blended | |
| ABV | 40% | 43% |
| Age | NAS | 35 yr |
| Price | £30000 | £19500 |
| Rating | — | 4.67/5 |
Balvenie 1951 / 45 Year Old / Cask #1236 Speyside Whisky
Hibiki 35 Year Old by Tokuda Yasokichi III
Balvenie 1951 / 45 Year Old / Cask #1236 Speyside Whisky
Hibiki 35 Year Old by Tokuda Yasokichi III
Quick verdict
Hibiki 35 Year Old by Tokuda Yasokichi III is rated higher (4.67 vs 0.00).
Hibiki 35 Year Old by Tokuda Yasokichi III is better value at £19500 vs £30000.
For beginners: Hibiki 35 Year Old by Tokuda Yasokichi III is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Balvenie 1951 / 45 Year Old / Cask #1236 Speyside Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£30000 vs £19500)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.7)
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 affordable (£19500 vs £30000)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Balvenie?
Balvenie 1951 / 45 Year Old / Cask #1236 Speyside 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 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.
Tasting notes
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