Glenfiddich 21 Year Old - Havana Reserve vs Mosstowie 21 Year Old 1976 (cask 12887) - Signatory Vintage

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

Glenfiddich 21 Year Old - Havana ReserveMosstowie 21 Year Old 1976 (cask 12887) - Signatory Vintage
DistilleryGlenfiddichMiltonduff
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%55.7%
Age21 yr21 yr
Price£499£799
Rating5.00/5

Glenfiddich 21 Year Old - Havana Reserve

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

Mosstowie 21 Year Old 1976 (cask 12887) - Signatory Vintage

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Glenfiddich 21 Year Old - Havana Reserve

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mosstowie 21 Year Old 1976 (cask 12887) - Signatory Vintage

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 £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
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Mosstowie 21 Year Old 1976 (cask 12887) - Signatory Vintage

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (55.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£799 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 Mosstowie?

Mosstowie 21 Year Old 1976 (cask 12887) - Signatory Vintage 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

SherriedHoneyVanillaCooked FruitTobacco

Only Mosstowie 21 Year Old 1976 (cask 12887) - Signatory Vintage

YeastyOld WoodMossyMalt Extract

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