Hibiki Blender's Choice vs Togouchi 18 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 Blender's Choice | Togouchi 18 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Blended | Blended |
| ABV | 43% | 43.8% |
| Age Statement | NAS | 18 years |
| Price Tier | $100 – $250 | $100 – $250 |
| Distillery | Undisclosed | Undisclosed / Multi-source |
| JSLMA Compliant | Yes | No |
Category
Hibiki Blended
Togouchi Blended
ABV
Hibiki 43%
Togouchi 43.8%
Age Statement
Hibiki NAS
Togouchi 18 years
Price Tier
Hibiki $100 – $250
Togouchi $100 – $250
Distillery
Hibiki Undisclosed
Togouchi Undisclosed / Multi-source
JSLMA Compliant
Hibiki Yes
Togouchi No
Tasting Notes
| Hibiki Blender's Choice | Togouchi 18 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Nose | Rose, lychee, honey, citrus peel, and a touch of Japanese oak | Rich oak, dried fruit, toffee, leather, and a mature complexity |
| Palate | Rich and layered with dried fruit, honey, cinnamon, wine tannins, and a silky mouthfeel | Full and rounded with aged wood, dark fruit, chocolate, toffee, and spice |
| Finish | Long and elegant with lingering fruit sweetness and subtle Mizunara oak spice | Long with lingering dried fruit, oak, and a pleasant bitterness |
Nose
Hibiki Blender's Choice
Rose, lychee, honey, citrus peel, and a touch of Japanese oak
Togouchi 18 Year Old
Rich oak, dried fruit, toffee, leather, and a mature complexity
Palate
Hibiki Blender's Choice
Rich and layered with dried fruit, honey, cinnamon, wine tannins, and a silky mouthfeel
Togouchi 18 Year Old
Full and rounded with aged wood, dark fruit, chocolate, toffee, and spice
Finish
Hibiki Blender's Choice
Long and elegant with lingering fruit sweetness and subtle Mizunara oak spice
Togouchi 18 Year Old
Long with lingering dried fruit, oak, and a pleasant bitterness
Key Differences
- • Togouchi 18 Year Old has a 18 year age statement, while Hibiki Blender's Choice is a no-age-statement (NAS) release.
- • Hibiki Blender's Choice meets JSLMA standards for Japanese whisky labeling. Togouchi 18 Year Old does not.