Hibiki 21 Year Old vs The Glenrothes x Lou Rihn 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 11950)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Hibiki 21 Year Old
Hibiki
★ 5.00
£750
The Glenrothes x Lou Rihn 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 11950)
Glenrothes
£699
| Hibiki 21 Year Old | The Glenrothes x Lou Rihn 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 11950) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Hibiki | Glenrothes |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Japan | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 57.6% |
| Age | 21 yr | 22 yr |
| Price | £750 | £699 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Hibiki 21 Year Old
The Glenrothes x Lou Rihn 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 11950)
Hibiki 21 Year Old
The Glenrothes x Lou Rihn 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 11950)
Quick verdict
Hibiki 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
The Glenrothes x Lou Rihn 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 11950) is better value at £699 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 £699)
The Glenrothes x Lou Rihn 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 11950)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£699 vs £750)
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 21 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57.6%) — 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 The?
The Glenrothes x Lou Rihn 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 11950) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Hibiki 21 Year Old
Only The Glenrothes x Lou Rihn 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 11950)