Hibiki 12 Year Old vs St. Magdalene 29 Year Old 1982 (cask 7662) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Hibiki 12 Year Old
Hibiki
★ 4.64
£599
St. Magdalene 29 Year Old 1982 (cask 7662) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
St. Magdalene
£895
| Hibiki 12 Year Old | St. Magdalene 29 Year Old 1982 (cask 7662) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Hibiki | St. Magdalene |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Japan | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 50% |
| Age | 12 yr | 29 yr |
| Price | £599 | £895 |
| Rating | 4.64/5 | — |
Hibiki 12 Year Old
St. Magdalene 29 Year Old 1982 (cask 7662) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Hibiki 12 Year Old
St. Magdalene 29 Year Old 1982 (cask 7662) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Hibiki 12 Year Old is rated higher (4.64 vs 0.00).
Hibiki 12 Year Old is better value at £599 vs £895.
For beginners: Hibiki 12 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Hibiki 12 Year Old
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (4.6/5)
- +More affordable (£599 vs £895)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
St. Magdalene 29 Year Old 1982 (cask 7662) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (29 vs 12 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£895 vs £599)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.6)
Who should buy Hibiki?
Hibiki 12 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.
Who should buy St.?
St. Magdalene 29 Year Old 1982 (cask 7662) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Tasting notes
Only Hibiki 12 Year Old
Only St. Magdalene 29 Year Old 1982 (cask 7662) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)