Bunnahabhain 33 Year Old 1982 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Glenfiddich 21 Year Old - Havana Reserve
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bunnahabhain 33 Year Old 1982 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Bunnahabhain
★ 4.25
£400
Glenfiddich 21 Year Old - Havana Reserve
Glenfiddich
★ 5.00
£499
| Bunnahabhain 33 Year Old 1982 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Glenfiddich 21 Year Old - Havana Reserve | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bunnahabhain | Glenfiddich |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.6% | 40% |
| Age | 33 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £399.95 | £499 |
| Rating | 4.25/5 | 5.00/5 |
Bunnahabhain 33 Year Old 1982 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Glenfiddich 21 Year Old - Havana Reserve
Bunnahabhain 33 Year Old 1982 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Glenfiddich 21 Year Old - Havana Reserve
Quick verdict
Glenfiddich 21 Year Old - Havana Reserve is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.25).
Bunnahabhain 33 Year Old 1982 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £400 vs £499.
For beginners: Glenfiddich 21 Year Old - Havana Reserve is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Bunnahabhain 33 Year Old 1982 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£399.95 vs £499)
- +Longer maturation (33 vs 21 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.3 vs 5.0)
Glenfiddich 21 Year Old - Havana Reserve
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£499 vs £399.95)
Who should buy Bunnahabhain?
Bunnahabhain 33 Year Old 1982 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay 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
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