Hibiki 21 Year Old vs Mortlach 32 Year Old 1991 (cask 4241) - Cask Strength Collection Rare Reserve 35th Anniversary (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Hibiki 21 Year Old
Hibiki
★ 5.00
£750
Mortlach 32 Year Old 1991 (cask 4241) - Cask Strength Collection Rare Reserve 35th Anniversary (Signatory)
Mortlach
£675
| Hibiki 21 Year Old | Mortlach 32 Year Old 1991 (cask 4241) - Cask Strength Collection Rare Reserve 35th Anniversary (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Hibiki | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Japan | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 54.1% |
| Age | 21 yr | 32 yr |
| Price | £750 | £675 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Hibiki 21 Year Old
Mortlach 32 Year Old 1991 (cask 4241) - Cask Strength Collection Rare Reserve 35th Anniversary (Signatory)
Hibiki 21 Year Old
Mortlach 32 Year Old 1991 (cask 4241) - Cask Strength Collection Rare Reserve 35th Anniversary (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Hibiki 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Mortlach 32 Year Old 1991 (cask 4241) - Cask Strength Collection Rare Reserve 35th Anniversary (Signatory) is better value at £675 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 £675)
Mortlach 32 Year Old 1991 (cask 4241) - Cask Strength Collection Rare Reserve 35th Anniversary (Signatory)
Pros
- +More affordable (£675 vs £750)
- +Longer maturation (32 vs 21 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.1%) — may need water
- −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 32 Year Old 1991 (cask 4241) - Cask Strength Collection Rare Reserve 35th Anniversary (Signatory) 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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Hibiki 21 Year Old
Only Mortlach 32 Year Old 1991 (cask 4241) - Cask Strength Collection Rare Reserve 35th Anniversary (Signatory)
Where to buy
Hibiki 21 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Mortlach 32 Year Old 1991 (cask 4241) - Cask Strength Collection Rare Reserve 35th Anniversary (Signatory)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange