Glenfiddich 21 Year Old - Havana Reserve vs Glenfiddich 30 Year Old - Pre 2014
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenfiddich 21 Year Old - Havana Reserve
Glenfiddich
★ 5.00
£499
Glenfiddich 30 Year Old - Pre 2014
Glenfiddich
★ 5.00
£799
| Glenfiddich 21 Year Old - Havana Reserve | Glenfiddich 30 Year Old - Pre 2014 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenfiddich | Glenfiddich |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 43% |
| Age | 21 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £499 | £799 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glenfiddich 21 Year Old - Havana Reserve
Glenfiddich 30 Year Old - Pre 2014
Glenfiddich 21 Year Old - Havana Reserve
Glenfiddich 30 Year Old - Pre 2014
Quick verdict
Glenfiddich 21 Year Old - Havana Reserve is better value at £499 vs £799.
For beginners: Glenfiddich 21 Year Old - Havana Reserve is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Glenfiddich 21 Year Old - Havana Reserve
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£499 vs £799)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Glenfiddich 30 Year Old - Pre 2014
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 21 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£799 vs £499)
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.
Who should buy Glenfiddich?
Glenfiddich 30 Year Old - Pre 2014 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 Glenfiddich 21 Year Old - Havana Reserve
Only Glenfiddich 30 Year Old - Pre 2014