Courvoisier Erte Cognac No.7 / La Part De Anges vs Hibiki 21 Year Old

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

Courvoisier Erte Cognac No.7 / La Part De AngesHibiki 21 Year Old
DistilleryCourvoisierHibiki
Region
CountryUnited KingdomJapan
TypeBlended
ABV40%43%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£1000£750
Rating5.00/5

Courvoisier Erte Cognac No.7 / La Part De Anges

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

Hibiki 21 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness75/100
Beginner85/100
Value7/100

Courvoisier Erte Cognac No.7 / La Part De Anges

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Hibiki 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Hibiki 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Hibiki 21 Year Old is better value at £750 vs £1000.

For beginners: Courvoisier Erte Cognac No.7 / La Part De Anges is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Courvoisier Erte Cognac No.7 / La Part De Anges

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£1000 vs £750)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Hibiki 21 Year Old

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Courvoisier?

Courvoisier Erte Cognac No.7 / La Part De Anges 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.

Who should buy Hibiki?

Hibiki 21 Year Old 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

Both taste of

HoneyDried FruitVanilla

Only Courvoisier Erte Cognac No.7 / La Part De Anges

SherriedOld Wood

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