Glen Grant 30 Year Old / 150th Anniversary Speyside Whisky vs Hibiki 21 Year Old

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

Glen Grant 30 Year Old / 150th Anniversary Speyside WhiskyHibiki 21 Year Old
DistilleryGlen GrantHibiki
Region
CountryUnited KingdomJapan
TypeBlended
ABV40%43%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£1250£750
Rating5.00/5

Glen Grant 30 Year Old / 150th Anniversary Speyside Whisky

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

Hibiki 21 Year Old

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

Glen Grant 30 Year Old / 150th Anniversary Speyside Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Hibiki 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Hibiki 21 Year Old is better value at £750 vs £1250.

For beginners: Glen Grant 30 Year Old / 150th Anniversary Speyside Whisky is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Glen Grant 30 Year Old / 150th Anniversary Speyside Whisky

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£1250 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 Glen?

Glen Grant 30 Year Old / 150th Anniversary Speyside 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

VanillaDried FruitHoney

Only Glen Grant 30 Year Old / 150th Anniversary Speyside Whisky

SherriedTobacco

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