Tomintoul 25 Year Old vs Glenfiddich 21 Year Old - Havana Reserve

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

Tomintoul 25 Year OldGlenfiddich 21 Year Old - Havana Reserve
DistilleryTomintoulGlenfiddich
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%40%
Age25 yr21 yr
Price£364.95£499
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Tomintoul 25 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner70/100
Value14/100

Glenfiddich 21 Year Old - Havana Reserve

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner85/100
Value10/100

Tomintoul 25 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenfiddich 21 Year Old - Havana Reserve

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tomintoul 25 Year Old is better value at £365 vs £499.

For beginners: Glenfiddich 21 Year Old - Havana Reserve is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Tomintoul 25 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£364.95 vs £499)
  • +Longer maturation (25 vs 21 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Glenfiddich 21 Year Old - Havana Reserve

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£499 vs £364.95)

Who should buy Tomintoul?

Tomintoul 25 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

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

Both taste of

HoneyVanilla

Only Tomintoul 25 Year Old

Old WoodNuttyToasted

Only Glenfiddich 21 Year Old - Havana Reserve

SherriedCooked FruitTobacco

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