Dalmore 12 Year Old / Bot.1970s Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky vs Hibiki 21 Year Old

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

Dalmore 12 Year Old / Bot.1970s Highland Single Malt Scotch WhiskyHibiki 21 Year Old
DistilleryDalmoreHibiki
Region
CountryUnited KingdomJapan
TypeBlended
ABV40%43%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£600£750
Rating5.00/5

Dalmore 12 Year Old / Bot.1970s Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness88/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Hibiki 21 Year Old

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

Dalmore 12 Year Old / Bot.1970s Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Hibiki 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Dalmore 12 Year Old / Bot.1970s Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky is better value at £600 vs £750.

For beginners: Dalmore 12 Year Old / Bot.1970s Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Dalmore 12 Year Old / Bot.1970s Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£600 vs £750)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • 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

  • More expensive (£750 vs £600)

Who should buy Dalmore?

Dalmore 12 Year Old / Bot.1970s Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 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

VanillaHoney

Only Dalmore 12 Year Old / Bot.1970s Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Old Wood

Only Hibiki 21 Year Old

Dried Fruit

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