Hibiki 21 Year Old vs The Glenturret 25 Year Old (2024 Release)

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

Hibiki 21 Year OldThe Glenturret 25 Year Old (2024 Release)
DistilleryHibikiGlenturret
RegionHighland
CountryJapanScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%41%
Age21 yr25 yr
Price£750£1246.5
Rating5.00/5

Hibiki 21 Year Old

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

The Glenturret 25 Year Old (2024 Release)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Hibiki 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Glenturret 25 Year Old (2024 Release)

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 £1247.

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

The Glenturret 25 Year Old (2024 Release)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (25 vs 21 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£1246.5 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 The?

The Glenturret 25 Year Old (2024 Release) 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyDried Fruit

Only Hibiki 21 Year Old

Vanilla

Only The Glenturret 25 Year Old (2024 Release)

Old WoodSherried

Explore more