Dalmore 45 Year Old 1966 (cask 7) - Constellation Collection vs Hibiki 35 Year Old by Tokuda Yasokichi III

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

Dalmore 45 Year Old 1966 (cask 7) - Constellation CollectionHibiki 35 Year Old by Tokuda Yasokichi III
DistilleryDalmoreHibiki
Region
CountryScotlandJapan
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV41.7%43%
Age45 yr35 yr
Price£22999.95£19500
Rating4.67/5

Dalmore 45 Year Old 1966 (cask 7) - Constellation Collection

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Hibiki 35 Year Old by Tokuda Yasokichi III

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

Dalmore 45 Year Old 1966 (cask 7) - Constellation Collection

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Hibiki 35 Year Old by Tokuda Yasokichi III

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Hibiki 35 Year Old by Tokuda Yasokichi III is rated higher (4.67 vs 0.00).

Hibiki 35 Year Old by Tokuda Yasokichi III is better value at £19500 vs £23000.

For beginners: Dalmore 45 Year Old 1966 (cask 7) - Constellation Collection is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Dalmore 45 Year Old 1966 (cask 7) - Constellation Collection

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (45 vs 35 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£22999.95 vs £19500)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.7)

Hibiki 35 Year Old by Tokuda Yasokichi III

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Higher community rating (4.7/5)
  • +More affordable (£19500 vs £22999.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Dalmore?

Dalmore 45 Year Old 1966 (cask 7) - Constellation Collection 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 35 Year Old by Tokuda Yasokichi III 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

SherriedVanillaHoney

Only Dalmore 45 Year Old 1966 (cask 7) - Constellation Collection

Old WoodToasted

Only Hibiki 35 Year Old by Tokuda Yasokichi III

Malt Extract

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