Brora 1977 / 45 Year Old / Prima & Ultima 4 Highland Whisky vs Hibiki 35 Year Old by Tokuda Yasokichi III

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

Brora 1977 / 45 Year Old / Prima & Ultima 4 Highland WhiskyHibiki 35 Year Old by Tokuda Yasokichi III
DistilleryBroraHibiki
Region
CountryUnited KingdomJapan
TypeBlended
ABV40%43%
AgeNAS35 yr
Price£15000£19500
Rating4.67/5

Brora 1977 / 45 Year Old / Prima & Ultima 4 Highland Whisky

Smoke64/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Hibiki 35 Year Old by Tokuda Yasokichi III

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Brora 1977 / 45 Year Old / Prima & Ultima 4 Highland Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Hibiki 35 Year Old by Tokuda Yasokichi III

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Hibiki 35 Year Old by Tokuda Yasokichi III is rated higher (4.67 vs 0.00).

Brora 1977 / 45 Year Old / Prima & Ultima 4 Highland Whisky is better value at £15000 vs £19500.

For beginners: Hibiki 35 Year Old by Tokuda Yasokichi III is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Brora 1977 / 45 Year Old / Prima & Ultima 4 Highland Whisky

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£15000 vs £19500)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£19500 vs £15000)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Brora?

Brora 1977 / 45 Year Old / Prima & Ultima 4 Highland 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

Only Brora 1977 / 45 Year Old / Prima & Ultima 4 Highland Whisky

SmokeyToastedLeatheryOld Wood

Only Hibiki 35 Year Old by Tokuda Yasokichi III

HoneyVanillaMalt ExtractSherried

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