Glenfiddich 21 Year Old / Wedgwood Decanter Speyside Whisky vs Hakushu 18 Year Old

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

Glenfiddich 21 Year Old / Wedgwood Decanter Speyside WhiskyHakushu 18 Year Old
DistilleryGlenfiddichHakushu
Region
CountryUnited KingdomJapan
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%43%
AgeNAS18 yr
Price£1000£620.5
Rating4.38/5

Glenfiddich 21 Year Old / Wedgwood Decanter Speyside Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Hakushu 18 Year Old

Smoke64/100
Sweetness37/100
Beginner55/100
Value7/100

Glenfiddich 21 Year Old / Wedgwood Decanter Speyside Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Hakushu 18 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Hakushu 18 Year Old is rated higher (4.38 vs 0.00).

Hakushu 18 Year Old is better value at £621 vs £1000.

For beginners: Glenfiddich 21 Year Old / Wedgwood Decanter Speyside Whisky is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Glenfiddich 21 Year Old / Wedgwood Decanter Speyside Whisky

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£1000 vs £620.5)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.4)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Hakushu 18 Year Old

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (4.4/5)
  • +More affordable (£620.5 vs £1000)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glenfiddich?

Glenfiddich 21 Year Old / Wedgwood Decanter Speyside Whisky 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 Hakushu?

Hakushu 18 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Only Glenfiddich 21 Year Old / Wedgwood Decanter Speyside Whisky

SherriedHoneyDried FruitOld WoodVanilla

Only Hakushu 18 Year Old

FragantMalt ExtractFresh FruitSmokeyGreen-House

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