Port Ellen 18 Year Old 1976 (cask 4777) - First Cask vs Hibiki 17 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Ellen 18 Year Old 1976 (cask 4777) - First Cask
Port Ellen
£995
Hibiki 17 Year Old
Hibiki
★ 4.75
£699
| Port Ellen 18 Year Old 1976 (cask 4777) - First Cask | Hibiki 17 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Port Ellen | Hibiki |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 46% | 43% |
| Age | 18 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £995 | £699 |
| Rating | — | 4.75/5 |
Port Ellen 18 Year Old 1976 (cask 4777) - First Cask
Hibiki 17 Year Old
Port Ellen 18 Year Old 1976 (cask 4777) - First Cask
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 £995.
For beginners: Hibiki 17 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Port Ellen 18 Year Old 1976 (cask 4777) - First Cask
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 17 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£995 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 £995)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Port?
Port Ellen 18 Year Old 1976 (cask 4777) - First Cask suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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 Port Ellen 18 Year Old 1976 (cask 4777) - First Cask
Only Hibiki 17 Year Old