Hanyu Ichiro's Malt 1991 (bottled 2012) - Six Of Hearts vs The Balvenie 40 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Hanyu Ichiro's Malt 1991 (bottled 2012) - Six Of Hearts
Hanyu
£6999
The Balvenie 40 Year Old
Balvenie
★ 4.80
£7225
| Hanyu Ichiro's Malt 1991 (bottled 2012) - Six Of Hearts | The Balvenie 40 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Hanyu | Balvenie |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Japan | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.9% | 42.2% |
| Age | NAS | 40 yr |
| Price | £6999 | £7225 |
| Rating | — | 4.80/5 |
Hanyu Ichiro's Malt 1991 (bottled 2012) - Six Of Hearts
The Balvenie 40 Year Old
Hanyu Ichiro's Malt 1991 (bottled 2012) - Six Of Hearts
The Balvenie 40 Year Old
Quick verdict
The Balvenie 40 Year Old is rated higher (4.80 vs 0.00).
Hanyu Ichiro's Malt 1991 (bottled 2012) - Six Of Hearts is better value at £6999 vs £7225.
For beginners: The Balvenie 40 Year Old is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Hanyu Ichiro's Malt 1991 (bottled 2012) - Six Of Hearts
Pros
- +More affordable (£6999 vs £7225)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57.9%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.8)
The Balvenie 40 Year Old
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (4.8/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£7225 vs £6999)
Who should buy Hanyu?
Hanyu Ichiro's Malt 1991 (bottled 2012) - Six Of Hearts 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 The?
The Balvenie 40 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
Only Hanyu Ichiro's Malt 1991 (bottled 2012) - Six Of Hearts
Only The Balvenie 40 Year Old