Hibiki 21 Year Old vs Mortlach 34 Year Old 1986 (cask 2035) (Adelphi)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
| Hibiki 21 Year Old | Mortlach 34 Year Old 1986 (cask 2035) (Adelphi) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Hibiki | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Japan | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 54.2% |
| Age | 21 yr | 34 yr |
| Price | £750 | £550 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Hibiki 21 Year Old
Mortlach 34 Year Old 1986 (cask 2035) (Adelphi)
Hibiki 21 Year Old
Mortlach 34 Year Old 1986 (cask 2035) (Adelphi)
Quick verdict
Hibiki 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Mortlach 34 Year Old 1986 (cask 2035) (Adelphi) is better value at £550 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 £550)
Mortlach 34 Year Old 1986 (cask 2035) (Adelphi)
Pros
- +More affordable (£550 vs £750)
- +Longer maturation (34 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.2%) — 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 34 Year Old 1986 (cask 2035) (Adelphi) 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
Only Hibiki 21 Year Old
Only Mortlach 34 Year Old 1986 (cask 2035) (Adelphi)
Where to buy
Hibiki 21 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Mortlach 34 Year Old 1986 (cask 2035) (Adelphi)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange