Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013 vs Suntory Hibiki Blended Whisky

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

Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013Suntory Hibiki Blended Whisky
DistilleryHighland ParkHibiki
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandJapan
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV48.1%43%
Age30 yrNAS
Price£999£799
Rating5.00/5

Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner45/100
Value5/100

Suntory Hibiki Blended Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Suntory Hibiki Blended Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Suntory Hibiki Blended Whisky is better value at £799 vs £999.

For beginners: Suntory Hibiki Blended Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£999 vs £799)

Suntory Hibiki Blended Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£799 vs £999)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Highland?

Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.

Who should buy Suntory?

Suntory Hibiki Blended Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyToasted

Only Highland Park 30 Year Old - Pre 2013

SmokeyDried FruitOld Wood

Only Suntory Hibiki Blended Whisky

VanillaMalt ExtractSherried

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