Hibiki Japanese Harmony Master's Select - 100th Anniversary vs Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask

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

Hibiki Japanese Harmony Master's Select - 100th AnniversaryTeeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask
DistilleryHibikiTeeling
Region
CountryJapanIreland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%46%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£199£175.95
Rating5.00/5

Hibiki Japanese Harmony Master's Select - 100th Anniversary

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner60/100
Value28/100

Hibiki Japanese Harmony Master's Select - 100th Anniversary

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask is better value at £176 vs £199.

For beginners: Hibiki Japanese Harmony Master's Select - 100th Anniversary is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Hibiki Japanese Harmony Master's Select - 100th Anniversary

Pros

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

Cons

  • More expensive (£199 vs £175.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£175.95 vs £199)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Hibiki?

Hibiki Japanese Harmony Master's Select - 100th Anniversary 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 Teeling?

Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Sherried

Only Hibiki Japanese Harmony Master's Select - 100th Anniversary

VanillaHoneyFresh FruitToasted

Only Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask

Dried FruitCooked FruitChocolate

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