Glenfiddich 21 Year Old - Havana Reserve vs Port Ellen 25 Year Old (cask 2036) (Bladnoch)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenfiddich 21 Year Old - Havana Reserve
Glenfiddich
★ 5.00
£499
Port Ellen 25 Year Old (cask 2036) (Bladnoch)
Port Ellen
£795
| Glenfiddich 21 Year Old - Havana Reserve | Port Ellen 25 Year Old (cask 2036) (Bladnoch) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenfiddich | Port Ellen |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 58.1% |
| Age | 21 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £499 | £795 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glenfiddich 21 Year Old - Havana Reserve
Port Ellen 25 Year Old (cask 2036) (Bladnoch)
Glenfiddich 21 Year Old - Havana Reserve
Port Ellen 25 Year Old (cask 2036) (Bladnoch)
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 £795.
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
Port Ellen 25 Year Old (cask 2036) (Bladnoch)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 21 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (58.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£795 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 Port?
Port Ellen 25 Year Old (cask 2036) (Bladnoch) 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 Port Ellen 25 Year Old (cask 2036) (Bladnoch)