Glen Grant 1948 / 70 Year Old / Private Collection Release 3 Speyside Whisky vs Hibiki 35 Year Old by Tokuda Yasokichi III

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

Glen Grant 1948 / 70 Year Old / Private Collection Release 3 Speyside WhiskyHibiki 35 Year Old by Tokuda Yasokichi III
DistilleryGlen GrantHibiki
Region
CountryUnited KingdomJapan
TypeBlended
ABV40%43%
AgeNAS35 yr
Price£17100£19500
Rating4.67/5

Glen Grant 1948 / 70 Year Old / Private Collection Release 3 Speyside Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Hibiki 35 Year Old by Tokuda Yasokichi III

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

Glen Grant 1948 / 70 Year Old / Private Collection Release 3 Speyside Whisky

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).

Glen Grant 1948 / 70 Year Old / Private Collection Release 3 Speyside Whisky is better value at £17100 vs £19500.

For beginners: Hibiki 35 Year Old by Tokuda Yasokichi III is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Glen Grant 1948 / 70 Year Old / Private Collection Release 3 Speyside Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£17100 vs £19500)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£19500 vs £17100)

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Grant 1948 / 70 Year Old / Private Collection Release 3 Speyside Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

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

SherriedVanilla

Only Glen Grant 1948 / 70 Year Old / Private Collection Release 3 Speyside Whisky

Dried FruitCitricOld WoodCooked Fruit

Only Hibiki 35 Year Old by Tokuda Yasokichi III

HoneyMalt Extract

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