Glenfiddich 21 Year Old - Havana Reserve vs Old School Malt 45 Year Old - Tropical Fruit Edition (Signatory)

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

Glenfiddich 21 Year Old - Havana ReserveOld School Malt 45 Year Old - Tropical Fruit Edition (Signatory)
DistilleryGlenfiddichSignatory
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%43.3%
Age21 yr45 yr
Price£499£399.95
Rating5.00/5

Glenfiddich 21 Year Old - Havana Reserve

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

Old School Malt 45 Year Old - Tropical Fruit Edition (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness67/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Glenfiddich 21 Year Old - Havana Reserve

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Old School Malt 45 Year Old - Tropical Fruit Edition (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glenfiddich 21 Year Old - Havana Reserve is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Old School Malt 45 Year Old - Tropical Fruit Edition (Signatory) is better value at £400 vs £499.

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
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£499 vs £399.95)

Old School Malt 45 Year Old - Tropical Fruit Edition (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£399.95 vs £499)
  • +Longer maturation (45 vs 21 years)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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 Old?

Old School Malt 45 Year Old - Tropical Fruit Edition (Signatory) 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

SherriedVanillaCooked Fruit

Only Glenfiddich 21 Year Old - Havana Reserve

HoneyTobacco

Only Old School Malt 45 Year Old - Tropical Fruit Edition (Signatory)

Old Wood

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