Hibiki Japanese Harmony - 30th Anniversary Limited Edition vs Martell Medaillon Cognac / Bot.1960s / Magnum

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

Hibiki Japanese Harmony - 30th Anniversary Limited EditionMartell Medaillon Cognac / Bot.1960s / Magnum
DistilleryHibikiMartell
Region
CountryJapanUnited Kingdom
TypeBlended
ABV43%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£1200£1100
Rating5.00/5

Hibiki Japanese Harmony - 30th Anniversary Limited Edition

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

Martell Medaillon Cognac / Bot.1960s / Magnum

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Hibiki Japanese Harmony - 30th Anniversary Limited Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Martell Medaillon Cognac / Bot.1960s / Magnum

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Martell Medaillon Cognac / Bot.1960s / Magnum is better value at £1100 vs £1200.

For beginners: Hibiki Japanese Harmony - 30th Anniversary Limited Edition is more approachable (70/100 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 £1100)

Martell Medaillon Cognac / Bot.1960s / Magnum

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£1100 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 Martell?

Martell Medaillon Cognac / Bot.1960s / Magnum 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

HoneyOld Wood

Only Hibiki Japanese Harmony - 30th Anniversary Limited Edition

SherriedMalt ExtractFragant

Only Martell Medaillon Cognac / Bot.1960s / Magnum

NuttyToastedVanilla

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