Hibiki 21 Year Old vs Mortlach 30 Year Old 1989 - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Hibiki 21 Year Old
Hibiki
★ 5.00
£750
Mortlach 30 Year Old 1989 - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing)
Mortlach
£728
| Hibiki 21 Year Old | Mortlach 30 Year Old 1989 - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Hibiki | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Japan | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 44.5% |
| Age | 21 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £750 | £727.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Hibiki 21 Year Old
Mortlach 30 Year Old 1989 - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing)
Hibiki 21 Year Old
Mortlach 30 Year Old 1989 - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Hibiki 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Mortlach 30 Year Old 1989 - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing) is better value at £728 vs £750.
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
- −More expensive (£750 vs £727.95)
Mortlach 30 Year Old 1989 - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£727.95 vs £750)
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −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 Mortlach?
Mortlach 30 Year Old 1989 - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Hibiki 21 Year Old
Only Mortlach 30 Year Old 1989 - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing)