Glenfiddich 21 Year Old - Havana Reserve vs Imperial 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 2069) (Limited)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenfiddich 21 Year Old - Havana Reserve
Glenfiddich
★ 5.00
£499
Imperial 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 2069) (Limited)
Imperial
£729
| Glenfiddich 21 Year Old - Havana Reserve | Imperial 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 2069) (Limited) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenfiddich | Imperial |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 51.3% |
| Age | 21 yr | 33 yr |
| Price | £499 | £729 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glenfiddich 21 Year Old - Havana Reserve
Imperial 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 2069) (Limited)
Glenfiddich 21 Year Old - Havana Reserve
Imperial 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 2069) (Limited)
Quick verdict
Glenfiddich 21 Year Old - Havana Reserve is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glenfiddich 21 Year Old - Havana Reserve is better value at £499 vs £729.
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
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Imperial 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 2069) (Limited)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (33 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (51.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£729 vs £499)
- −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 Imperial?
Imperial 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 2069) (Limited) 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.
Tasting notes
Only Glenfiddich 21 Year Old - Havana Reserve
Only Imperial 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 2069) (Limited)