Hibiki 35 Year Old by Tokuda Yasokichi III vs Tomatin 1971 / 50 Year Old / Cask 30040 / 125th Anniversary Highland Whisky

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

Hibiki 35 Year Old by Tokuda Yasokichi IIITomatin 1971 / 50 Year Old / Cask 30040 / 125th Anniversary Highland Whisky
DistilleryHibikiTomatin
Region
CountryJapanUnited Kingdom
TypeBlended
ABV43%40%
Age35 yrNAS
Price£19500£18000
Rating4.67/5

Hibiki 35 Year Old by Tokuda Yasokichi III

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Tomatin 1971 / 50 Year Old / Cask 30040 / 125th Anniversary Highland Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Hibiki 35 Year Old by Tokuda Yasokichi III

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tomatin 1971 / 50 Year Old / Cask 30040 / 125th Anniversary Highland Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Hibiki 35 Year Old by Tokuda Yasokichi III is rated higher (4.67 vs 0.00).

Tomatin 1971 / 50 Year Old / Cask 30040 / 125th Anniversary Highland Whisky is better value at £18000 vs £19500.

For beginners: Hibiki 35 Year Old by Tokuda Yasokichi III is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Hibiki 35 Year Old by Tokuda Yasokichi III

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Higher community rating (4.7/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£19500 vs £18000)

Tomatin 1971 / 50 Year Old / Cask 30040 / 125th Anniversary Highland Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£18000 vs £19500)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.7)

Who should buy Hibiki?

Hibiki 35 Year Old by Tokuda Yasokichi III 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 Tomatin?

Tomatin 1971 / 50 Year Old / Cask 30040 / 125th Anniversary Highland Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Honey

Only Hibiki 35 Year Old by Tokuda Yasokichi III

VanillaMalt ExtractSherried

Only Tomatin 1971 / 50 Year Old / Cask 30040 / 125th Anniversary Highland Whisky

Dried FruitToastedChocolateNutty

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