Craigellachie 23 Year Old 1999 (cask #3) Oloroso Sherry - Exceptional Cask Series New Vibrations vs Glenfiddich 21 Year Old - Havana Reserve
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Craigellachie 23 Year Old 1999 (cask #3) Oloroso Sherry - Exceptional Cask Series New Vibrations
Craigellachie
£400
Glenfiddich 21 Year Old - Havana Reserve
Glenfiddich
★ 5.00
£499
| Craigellachie 23 Year Old 1999 (cask #3) Oloroso Sherry - Exceptional Cask Series New Vibrations | Glenfiddich 21 Year Old - Havana Reserve | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Craigellachie | Glenfiddich |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55% | 40% |
| Age | 23 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £399.95 | £499 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Craigellachie 23 Year Old 1999 (cask #3) Oloroso Sherry - Exceptional Cask Series New Vibrations
Glenfiddich 21 Year Old - Havana Reserve
Craigellachie 23 Year Old 1999 (cask #3) Oloroso Sherry - Exceptional Cask Series New Vibrations
Glenfiddich 21 Year Old - Havana Reserve
Quick verdict
Glenfiddich 21 Year Old - Havana Reserve is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Craigellachie 23 Year Old 1999 (cask #3) Oloroso Sherry - Exceptional Cask Series New Vibrations is better value at £400 vs £499.
For beginners: Glenfiddich 21 Year Old - Havana Reserve is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Craigellachie 23 Year Old 1999 (cask #3) Oloroso Sherry - Exceptional Cask Series New Vibrations
Pros
- +More affordable (£399.95 vs £499)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (55%) — 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 £399.95)
Who should buy Craigellachie?
Craigellachie 23 Year Old 1999 (cask #3) Oloroso Sherry - Exceptional Cask Series New Vibrations 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
Both taste of
Only Craigellachie 23 Year Old 1999 (cask #3) Oloroso Sherry - Exceptional Cask Series New Vibrations
Only Glenfiddich 21 Year Old - Havana Reserve
Where to buy
Craigellachie 23 Year Old 1999 (cask #3) Oloroso Sherry - Exceptional Cask Series New Vibrations
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Glenfiddich 21 Year Old - Havana Reserve
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange