Gordon & MacPhail The Dram Takers Collection Volume 1 / 6 Bottles Single Whisky vs Hibiki 35 Year Old by Tokuda Yasokichi III
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Gordon & MacPhail The Dram Takers Collection Volume 1 / 6 Bottles Single Whisky
Gordon & MacPhail
£19750

Hibiki 35 Year Old by Tokuda Yasokichi III
Hibiki
★ 4.67
£19500
| Gordon & MacPhail The Dram Takers Collection Volume 1 / 6 Bottles Single Whisky | Hibiki 35 Year Old by Tokuda Yasokichi III | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Gordon & MacPhail | Hibiki |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | United Kingdom | Japan |
| Type | Blended | |
| ABV | 40% | 43% |
| Age | NAS | 35 yr |
| Price | £19750 | £19500 |
| Rating | — | 4.67/5 |
Gordon & MacPhail The Dram Takers Collection Volume 1 / 6 Bottles Single Whisky
Hibiki 35 Year Old by Tokuda Yasokichi III
Gordon & MacPhail The Dram Takers Collection Volume 1 / 6 Bottles Single Whisky
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).
Hibiki 35 Year Old by Tokuda Yasokichi III is better value at £19500 vs £19750.
For beginners: Hibiki 35 Year Old by Tokuda Yasokichi III is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Gordon & MacPhail The Dram Takers Collection Volume 1 / 6 Bottles Single Whisky
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −More expensive (£19750 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 £19750)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Gordon?
Gordon & MacPhail The Dram Takers Collection Volume 1 / 6 Bottles Single 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
Only Gordon & MacPhail The Dram Takers Collection Volume 1 / 6 Bottles Single Whisky
Only Hibiki 35 Year Old by Tokuda Yasokichi III