Glenburgie 35 Year Old 1988 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) vs Glenfiddich 21 Year Old - Havana Reserve
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenburgie 35 Year Old 1988 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Glenburgie
£440
Glenfiddich 21 Year Old - Havana Reserve
Glenfiddich
★ 5.00
£499
| Glenburgie 35 Year Old 1988 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) | Glenfiddich 21 Year Old - Havana Reserve | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenburgie | Glenfiddich |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 40% |
| Age | 35 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £439.95 | £499 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glenburgie 35 Year Old 1988 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Glenfiddich 21 Year Old - Havana Reserve
Glenburgie 35 Year Old 1988 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Glenfiddich 21 Year Old - Havana Reserve
Quick verdict
Glenfiddich 21 Year Old - Havana Reserve is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glenburgie 35 Year Old 1988 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) is better value at £440 vs £499.
For beginners: Glenfiddich 21 Year Old - Havana Reserve is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Glenburgie 35 Year Old 1988 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£439.95 vs £499)
- +Longer maturation (35 vs 21 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −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 £439.95)
Who should buy Glenburgie?
Glenburgie 35 Year Old 1988 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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
Both taste of
Only Glenburgie 35 Year Old 1988 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Only Glenfiddich 21 Year Old - Havana Reserve