Hibiki 17 Year Old vs Robert Burnett / Old Tom Gin / Bot.1940s

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

Hibiki 17 Year OldRobert Burnett / Old Tom Gin / Bot.1940s
DistilleryHibikiRobert Burnett
Region
CountryJapanUnited Kingdom
TypeBlended
ABV43%40%
Age17 yrNAS
Price£699£850
Rating4.75/5

Hibiki 17 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner70/100
Value7/100

Robert Burnett / Old Tom Gin / Bot.1940s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness20/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Hibiki 17 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Robert Burnett / Old Tom Gin / Bot.1940s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Hibiki 17 Year Old is rated higher (4.75 vs 0.00).

Hibiki 17 Year Old is better value at £699 vs £850.

For beginners: Hibiki 17 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

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 £850)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Robert Burnett / Old Tom Gin / Bot.1940s

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£850 vs £699)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.7)

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.

Who should buy Robert?

Robert Burnett / Old Tom Gin / Bot.1940s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Fragant

Only Hibiki 17 Year Old

HoneyVanillaMalt Extract

Only Robert Burnett / Old Tom Gin / Bot.1940s

YeastySolvent

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