Glengoyne 26 Year Old - The Spirit of Time vs Glenfiddich 21 Year Old - Havana Reserve
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glengoyne 26 Year Old - The Spirit of Time
Glengoyne
£800
Glenfiddich 21 Year Old - Havana Reserve
Glenfiddich
★ 5.00
£499
| Glengoyne 26 Year Old - The Spirit of Time | Glenfiddich 21 Year Old - Havana Reserve | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glengoyne | Glenfiddich |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46.7% | 40% |
| Age | 26 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £799.95 | £499 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glengoyne 26 Year Old - The Spirit of Time
Glenfiddich 21 Year Old - Havana Reserve
Glengoyne 26 Year Old - The Spirit of Time
Glenfiddich 21 Year Old - Havana Reserve
Quick verdict
Glenfiddich 21 Year Old - Havana Reserve is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glenfiddich 21 Year Old - Havana Reserve is better value at £499 vs £800.
For beginners: Glenfiddich 21 Year Old - Havana Reserve is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Glengoyne 26 Year Old - The Spirit of Time
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (26 vs 21 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£799.95 vs £499)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Glenfiddich 21 Year Old - Havana Reserve
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
Who should buy Glengoyne?
Glengoyne 26 Year Old - The Spirit of Time suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Who should buy Glenfiddich?
Glenfiddich 21 Year Old - Havana Reserve 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
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Only Glengoyne 26 Year Old - The Spirit of Time
Only Glenfiddich 21 Year Old - Havana Reserve