Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release) vs Hibiki 21 Years Old – Artist Collaboration with Hiroshi Senju

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

Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)Hibiki 21 Years Old – Artist Collaboration with Hiroshi Senju
DistilleryDalmoreHibiki
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandJapan
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV42%43%
Age25 yr21 yr
Price£715£749.95
Rating5.00/5

Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner85/100
Value7/100

Hibiki 21 Years Old – Artist Collaboration with Hiroshi Senju

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

Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Hibiki 21 Years Old – Artist Collaboration with Hiroshi Senju

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release) is better value at £715 vs £750.

For beginners: Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)

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

Hibiki 21 Years Old – Artist Collaboration with Hiroshi Senju

Pros

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

Cons

  • More expensive (£749.95 vs £715)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Dalmore?

Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release) 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 Years Old – Artist Collaboration with Hiroshi Senju 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

SherriedVanillaOld WoodHoneyDried Fruit

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