Hibiki 21 Year Old vs Loch Lomond 29 Year Old 1995 - 152nd Open Royal Troon Limited Edition

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

Hibiki 21 Year OldLoch Lomond 29 Year Old 1995 - 152nd Open Royal Troon Limited Edition
DistilleryHibikiLoch Lomond
RegionHighland
CountryJapanScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%47.8%
Age21 yr29 yr
Price£750£1200
Rating5.00/5

Hibiki 21 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness75/100
Beginner85/100
Value7/100

Loch Lomond 29 Year Old 1995 - 152nd Open Royal Troon Limited Edition

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Hibiki 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Loch Lomond 29 Year Old 1995 - 152nd Open Royal Troon Limited Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Hibiki 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Hibiki 21 Year Old is better value at £750 vs £1200.

For beginners: Hibiki 21 Year Old is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Hibiki 21 Year Old

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Loch Lomond 29 Year Old 1995 - 152nd Open Royal Troon Limited Edition

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (29 vs 21 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£1200 vs £750)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Hibiki?

Hibiki 21 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.

Who should buy Loch?

Loch Lomond 29 Year Old 1995 - 152nd Open Royal Troon Limited Edition 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

HoneyVanilla

Only Hibiki 21 Year Old

Dried Fruit

Only Loch Lomond 29 Year Old 1995 - 152nd Open Royal Troon Limited Edition

Fresh FruitCitricToasted

Where to buy

Hibiki 21 Year Old

Loch Lomond 29 Year Old 1995 - 152nd Open Royal Troon Limited Edition

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