Hibiki Japanese Harmony - 30th Anniversary Limited Edition vs Highland Park 35 Year Old 1967 - Jim McEwan's Celtic Heartlands

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

Hibiki Japanese Harmony - 30th Anniversary Limited EditionHighland Park 35 Year Old 1967 - Jim McEwan's Celtic Heartlands
DistilleryHibikiHighland Park
RegionIsland
CountryJapanScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%40.1%
AgeNAS35 yr
Price£1200£999
Rating5.00/5

Hibiki Japanese Harmony - 30th Anniversary Limited Edition

Smoke0/100
Sweetness54/100
Beginner70/100
Value4/100

Highland Park 35 Year Old 1967 - Jim McEwan's Celtic Heartlands

Smoke64/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Hibiki Japanese Harmony - 30th Anniversary Limited Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Highland Park 35 Year Old 1967 - Jim McEwan's Celtic Heartlands

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Hibiki Japanese Harmony - 30th Anniversary Limited Edition is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Highland Park 35 Year Old 1967 - Jim McEwan's Celtic Heartlands is better value at £999 vs £1200.

For beginners: Highland Park 35 Year Old 1967 - Jim McEwan's Celtic Heartlands is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Hibiki Japanese Harmony - 30th Anniversary Limited Edition

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£1200 vs £999)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Highland Park 35 Year Old 1967 - Jim McEwan's Celtic Heartlands

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£999 vs £1200)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Hibiki?

Hibiki Japanese Harmony - 30th Anniversary Limited Edition suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Who should buy Highland?

Highland Park 35 Year Old 1967 - Jim McEwan's Celtic Heartlands 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

HoneySherriedOld Wood

Only Hibiki Japanese Harmony - 30th Anniversary Limited Edition

Malt ExtractFragant

Only Highland Park 35 Year Old 1967 - Jim McEwan's Celtic Heartlands

SmokeyDried Fruit

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