Dalmore 25 Year Old (2013 Release) vs Hibiki 21 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
| Dalmore 25 Year Old (2013 Release) | Hibiki 21 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Dalmore | Hibiki |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 42% | 43% |
| Age | 25 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £1200 | £750 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Dalmore 25 Year Old (2013 Release)
Hibiki 21 Year Old
Dalmore 25 Year Old (2013 Release)
Hibiki 21 Year Old
Quick verdict
Hibiki 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Hibiki 21 Year Old is better value at £750 vs £1200.
For beginners: Dalmore 25 Year Old (2013 Release) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Dalmore 25 Year Old (2013 Release)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£1200 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 Dalmore?
Dalmore 25 Year Old (2013 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 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
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Only Dalmore 25 Year Old (2013 Release)
Only Hibiki 21 Year Old