Hibiki 17 Year Old vs Hibiki 21 Year Old
A side-by-side look at two Japanese whiskies to help you decide which one fits your palate and budget.
At a Glance
| Hibiki 17 Year Old | Hibiki 21 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Blended | Blended |
| ABV | 43% | 43% |
| Age Statement | 17 years | 21 years |
| Price Tier | $500+ | $500+ |
| Distillery | Undisclosed | Undisclosed |
| JSLMA Compliant | Yes | Yes |
Category
Hibiki Blended
Hibiki Blended
ABV
Hibiki 43%
Hibiki 43%
Age Statement
Hibiki 17 years
Hibiki 21 years
Price Tier
Hibiki $500+
Hibiki $500+
Distillery
Hibiki Undisclosed
Hibiki Undisclosed
JSLMA Compliant
Hibiki Yes
Hibiki Yes
Tasting Notes
| Hibiki 17 Year Old | Hibiki 21 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Nose | Complex aromas of dried fruits, toffee, vanilla, plum, and a hint of smoky incense. | Extremely complex with dried apricot, sandalwood, incense, dark caramel, and old oak. |
| Palate | Rich and smooth with layers of dark honey, marmalade, beeswax, dark chocolate, and Mizunara oak spice. | Velvety smooth with layers of rich fruit cake, Mizunara oak, dark honey, old leather, and bitter chocolate. |
| Finish | Very long with elegant oak, dried fruit, and a gentle smokiness. | Extraordinarily long and evolving, with waves of spice, dried fruit, and Mizunara sandalwood. |
Nose
Hibiki 17 Year Old
Complex aromas of dried fruits, toffee, vanilla, plum, and a hint of smoky incense.
Hibiki 21 Year Old
Extremely complex with dried apricot, sandalwood, incense, dark caramel, and old oak.
Palate
Hibiki 17 Year Old
Rich and smooth with layers of dark honey, marmalade, beeswax, dark chocolate, and Mizunara oak spice.
Hibiki 21 Year Old
Velvety smooth with layers of rich fruit cake, Mizunara oak, dark honey, old leather, and bitter chocolate.
Finish
Hibiki 17 Year Old
Very long with elegant oak, dried fruit, and a gentle smokiness.
Hibiki 21 Year Old
Extraordinarily long and evolving, with waves of spice, dried fruit, and Mizunara sandalwood.
Key Differences
- • Hibiki 21 Year Old carries a 21 year age statement versus Hibiki 17 Year Old's 17 years.