Hanyu 21 Year Old 1988 (cask 9306) - Noh Whisky vs Tullibardine 25 Year Old

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

Hanyu 21 Year Old 1988 (cask 9306) - Noh WhiskyTullibardine 25 Year Old
DistilleryHanyuTullibardine
RegionHighland
CountryJapanScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV55.6%43%
Age21 yr25 yr
Price£173.95£155
Rating5.00/5

Hanyu 21 Year Old 1988 (cask 9306) - Noh Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness67/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Tullibardine 25 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner70/100
Value32/100

Hanyu 21 Year Old 1988 (cask 9306) - Noh Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tullibardine 25 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tullibardine 25 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Tullibardine 25 Year Old is better value at £155 vs £174.

For beginners: Tullibardine 25 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Hanyu 21 Year Old 1988 (cask 9306) - Noh Whisky

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (55.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£173.95 vs £155)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Tullibardine 25 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£155 vs £173.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Hanyu?

Hanyu 21 Year Old 1988 (cask 9306) - Noh Whisky suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Who should buy Tullibardine?

Tullibardine 25 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Vanilla

Only Hanyu 21 Year Old 1988 (cask 9306) - Noh Whisky

SherriedDried FruitOld WoodLeathery

Only Tullibardine 25 Year Old

Malt ExtractHoneyToastedNutty

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