LogFAQs > #874671180

yamazaki's totally not worth it. hibiki is generally cheaper and i'd say hibiki 17 is just somewhat overpriced to yamazaki's anything. the 12 year yamazaki is priced at the 15-17 of many others, yamazaki 18 is just stupid priced and nevermind 21. spend the extra $20 for a good 17-18 year (e.g., Glengoyle), maybe split the cost with a $60 bottle of something else that's good. hell, if you're a huge fan of peat, ardbeg's offerings at either range will be better.

if you spend anything on japanese scotch, hibiki 17 is easily my recommendation. priced higher than most but blows most scotch out the water with ease, including things like blue label (which is also overpriced but at least you know that's partially due to branding). the 12 or the one that's mixed are viable too but they're a notable step down and honestly more in line with yamazaki 12.
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