Hibiki 21 Year Old - 100th Anniversary Limited Edition vs The Balvenie 40 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Hibiki 21 Year Old - 100th Anniversary Limited Edition
Hibiki
£5200
The Balvenie 40 Year Old
Balvenie
★ 4.80
£7225
| Hibiki 21 Year Old - 100th Anniversary Limited Edition | The Balvenie 40 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Hibiki | Balvenie |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Japan | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 42.2% |
| Age | 21 yr | 40 yr |
| Price | £5200 | £7225 |
| Rating | — | 4.80/5 |
Hibiki 21 Year Old - 100th Anniversary Limited Edition
The Balvenie 40 Year Old
Hibiki 21 Year Old - 100th Anniversary Limited Edition
The Balvenie 40 Year Old
Quick verdict
The Balvenie 40 Year Old is rated higher (4.80 vs 0.00).
Hibiki 21 Year Old - 100th Anniversary Limited Edition is better value at £5200 vs £7225.
For beginners: Hibiki 21 Year Old - 100th Anniversary Limited Edition is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Hibiki 21 Year Old - 100th Anniversary Limited Edition
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£5200 vs £7225)
Cons
- −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 £5200)
Who should buy Hibiki?
Hibiki 21 Year Old - 100th Anniversary Limited Edition 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.
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
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Only Hibiki 21 Year Old - 100th Anniversary Limited Edition
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