Glen Grant 1952 - Platinum Jubilee Release (Gordon & MacPhail) vs Hibiki 35 Year Old by Tokuda Yasokichi III
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Grant 1952 - Platinum Jubilee Release (Gordon & MacPhail)
Glen Grant
£17640
Hibiki 35 Year Old by Tokuda Yasokichi III
Hibiki
★ 4.67
£19500
| Glen Grant 1952 - Platinum Jubilee Release (Gordon & MacPhail) | Hibiki 35 Year Old by Tokuda Yasokichi III | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Grant | Hibiki |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 52.3% | 43% |
| Age | 69 yr | 35 yr |
| Price | £17639.95 | £19500 |
| Rating | — | 4.67/5 |
Glen Grant 1952 - Platinum Jubilee Release (Gordon & MacPhail)
Hibiki 35 Year Old by Tokuda Yasokichi III
Glen Grant 1952 - Platinum Jubilee Release (Gordon & MacPhail)
Hibiki 35 Year Old by Tokuda Yasokichi III
Quick verdict
Hibiki 35 Year Old by Tokuda Yasokichi III is rated higher (4.67 vs 0.00).
Glen Grant 1952 - Platinum Jubilee Release (Gordon & MacPhail) is better value at £17640 vs £19500.
For beginners: Hibiki 35 Year Old by Tokuda Yasokichi III is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Glen Grant 1952 - Platinum Jubilee Release (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +More affordable (£17639.95 vs £19500)
- +Longer maturation (69 vs 35 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (52.3%) — may need water
- −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 £17639.95)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Grant 1952 - Platinum Jubilee Release (Gordon & MacPhail) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
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
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