Glenfiddich 21 Year Old - Havana Reserve vs Jura 30 Year Old 1992 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)

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

Glenfiddich 21 Year Old - Havana ReserveJura 30 Year Old 1992 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
DistilleryGlenfiddichJura
RegionSpeysideIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%49.2%
Age21 yr30 yr
Price£499£669.95
Rating5.00/5

Glenfiddich 21 Year Old - Havana Reserve

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

Jura 30 Year Old 1992 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Glenfiddich 21 Year Old - Havana Reserve

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Jura 30 Year Old 1992 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £670.

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

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Jura 30 Year Old 1992 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Longer maturation (30 vs 21 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£669.95 vs £499)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

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 Jura?

Jura 30 Year Old 1992 - 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 Island character.

Tasting notes

Only Glenfiddich 21 Year Old - Havana Reserve

SherriedHoneyVanillaCooked FruitTobacco

Only Jura 30 Year Old 1992 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)

Old WoodLeatherySmokeyOilyMossy

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