Berry Bros 1904 Cognac / Grande Champagne des Heritiers / Bot.1967 vs Hibiki Japanese Harmony - 30th Anniversary Limited Edition

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

Berry Bros 1904 Cognac / Grande Champagne des Heritiers / Bot.1967Hibiki Japanese Harmony - 30th Anniversary Limited Edition
DistilleryBerry Bros & RuddHibiki
Region
CountryUnited KingdomJapan
TypeBlended
ABV40%43%
AgeNASNAS
Price£1200£1200
Rating5.00/5

Berry Bros 1904 Cognac / Grande Champagne des Heritiers / Bot.1967

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Hibiki Japanese Harmony - 30th Anniversary Limited Edition

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

Berry Bros 1904 Cognac / Grande Champagne des Heritiers / Bot.1967

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 £1200.

For beginners: Berry Bros 1904 Cognac / Grande Champagne des Heritiers / Bot.1967 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Berry Bros 1904 Cognac / Grande Champagne des Heritiers / Bot.1967

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +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

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Berry?

Berry Bros 1904 Cognac / Grande Champagne des Heritiers / Bot.1967 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 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

Old Wood

Only Berry Bros 1904 Cognac / Grande Champagne des Heritiers / Bot.1967

Dried FruitLeatheryTobacco

Only Hibiki Japanese Harmony - 30th Anniversary Limited Edition

HoneySherriedMalt ExtractFragant

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