Strathisla 40 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail) vs Havana Club Maximo Extra Anejo Rum Single Modernist Rum

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

Strathisla 40 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail)Havana Club Maximo Extra Anejo Rum Single Modernist Rum
DistilleryStrathislaHavana Club
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV43%40%
Age40 yrNAS
Price£1299£1725
Rating5.00/5

Strathisla 40 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner85/100
Value4/100

Havana Club Maximo Extra Anejo Rum Single Modernist Rum

Smoke0/100
Sweetness75/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Strathisla 40 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Havana Club Maximo Extra Anejo Rum Single Modernist Rum

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Strathisla 40 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Strathisla 40 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail) is better value at £1299 vs £1725.

For beginners: Strathisla 40 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Strathisla 40 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Havana Club Maximo Extra Anejo Rum Single Modernist Rum

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£1725 vs £1299)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Strathisla?

Strathisla 40 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Who should buy Havana?

Havana Club Maximo Extra Anejo Rum Single Modernist Rum is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Honey

Only Strathisla 40 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail)

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobacco

Only Havana Club Maximo Extra Anejo Rum Single Modernist Rum

VanillaCooked FruitOily

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