Caledonian 34 Year Old 1987 (cask 7823876) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) vs Glenfiddich 21 Year Old - Havana Reserve
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Caledonian 34 Year Old 1987 (cask 7823876) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Caledonian
£430
Glenfiddich 21 Year Old - Havana Reserve
Glenfiddich
★ 5.00
£499
| Caledonian 34 Year Old 1987 (cask 7823876) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) | Glenfiddich 21 Year Old - Havana Reserve | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caledonian | Glenfiddich |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.7% | 40% |
| Age | 34 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £429.9 | £499 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Caledonian 34 Year Old 1987 (cask 7823876) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Glenfiddich 21 Year Old - Havana Reserve
Caledonian 34 Year Old 1987 (cask 7823876) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Glenfiddich 21 Year Old - Havana Reserve
Quick verdict
Glenfiddich 21 Year Old - Havana Reserve is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Caledonian 34 Year Old 1987 (cask 7823876) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £430 vs £499.
For beginners: Glenfiddich 21 Year Old - Havana Reserve is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Caledonian 34 Year Old 1987 (cask 7823876) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +More affordable (£429.9 vs £499)
- +Longer maturation (34 vs 21 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (52.7%) — may need water
- −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
- −More expensive (£499 vs £429.9)
Who should buy Caledonian?
Caledonian 34 Year Old 1987 (cask 7823876) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
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 Caledonian 34 Year Old 1987 (cask 7823876) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
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