Hibiki Japanese Harmony - 30th Anniversary Limited Edition vs Midleton Very Rare / Bot.2014 Blended Irish Whiskey

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

Hibiki Japanese Harmony - 30th Anniversary Limited EditionMidleton Very Rare / Bot.2014 Blended Irish Whiskey
DistilleryHibikiMidleton
Region
CountryJapanUnited Kingdom
TypeBlendedIrish
ABV43%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£1200£1500
Rating5.00/5

Hibiki Japanese Harmony - 30th Anniversary Limited Edition

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

Midleton Very Rare / Bot.2014 Blended Irish Whiskey

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Hibiki Japanese Harmony - 30th Anniversary Limited Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Midleton Very Rare / Bot.2014 Blended Irish Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Hibiki Japanese Harmony - 30th Anniversary Limited Edition is better value at £1200 vs £1500.

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 affordable (£1200 vs £1500)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Midleton Very Rare / Bot.2014 Blended Irish Whiskey

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£1500 vs £1200)
  • 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 Midleton?

Midleton Very Rare / Bot.2014 Blended Irish Whiskey suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Irish character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Honey

Only Hibiki Japanese Harmony - 30th Anniversary Limited Edition

SherriedMalt ExtractFragantOld Wood

Only Midleton Very Rare / Bot.2014 Blended Irish Whiskey

VanillaCooked FruitToasted

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