Glen Grant 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing) vs Hibiki 21 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Grant 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)
Glen Grant
★ 5.00
£700
Hibiki 21 Year Old
Hibiki
★ 5.00
£750
| Glen Grant 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing) | Hibiki 21 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Grant | Hibiki |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 54% | 43% |
| Age | 36 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £699.95 | £750 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glen Grant 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)
Hibiki 21 Year Old
Glen Grant 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)
Hibiki 21 Year Old
Quick verdict
Glen Grant 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing) is better value at £700 vs £750.
For beginners: Hibiki 21 Year Old is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Glen Grant 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£699.95 vs £750)
- +Longer maturation (36 vs 21 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54%) — may need water
Hibiki 21 Year Old
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£750 vs £699.95)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Grant 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing) 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 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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