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@thewhiskydesk · 2026-10-22 · from the Glenfiddich desk
Hand a The Glenlivet 18 drinker Glenfiddich Gran Reserva 21 and they'd pay around 80% of their own bottle: near $161, set against the $200 they pay for theirs. The nearest neighbour's answer, plainly put. More on Glenfiddich Gran Reserva 21 in this week's piece.
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Sources

  • Prices at Dan Murphy's as of 2026-10-22 (22 October 2026); vintage 2026-10-22.1; bottles: Glenfiddich Gran Reserva 21 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700mL, The Glenlivet 18 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700mL, Glenfiddich 18 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700mL, The Glenlivet 15 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700mL.
  • Glenfiddich Gran Reserva 21 price this week: $331 (price.ticket)
  • Glenfiddich Gran Reserva 21 360° low (like for like): $101 (price_360.seats)
  • Glenfiddich Gran Reserva 21 360° high (like for like): $305 (price_360.seats)
  • Glenfiddich 18 for a Glenfiddich Gran Reserva 21 drinker: 85% (brand.siblings.stand_ins.sib_for_me.share)
  • Glenfiddich 18 price this week: $180 (price.ticket)
  • Glenfiddich Gran Reserva 21 usual price: $331 (price_guide.usual)
  • Glenfiddich Gran Reserva 21 lowest seen: $273 (price_guide.seen_low)
  • Glenfiddich Gran Reserva 21 highest seen: $331 (price_guide.seen_high)
  • what a The Glenlivet 18 drinker would pay for Glenfiddich Gran Reserva 21: $161 (price_360.seats.seat)
  • The Glenlivet 18 drinker's answer for Glenfiddich Gran Reserva 21 as a share of their own bottle: 80% (seat / peer_ticket)
  • The Glenlivet 18 for a Glenfiddich Gran Reserva 21 drinker: 88% (stand_ins.alternatives)
  • The Glenlivet 18 price as a share of Glenfiddich Gran Reserva 21: 60% (stand_ins.alternatives.share_of_price)
  • The Glenlivet 18 price this week: $200 (price.ticket)
  • Glenfiddich 18 price as a share of Glenfiddich Gran Reserva 21: 54% (stand_ins.alternatives.share_of_price)
  • Glenfiddich 18 usual price: $175 (price_guide.usual)
  • Glenfiddich 18 lowest seen: $170 (price_guide.seen_low)
  • Glenfiddich 18 highest seen: $180 (price_guide.seen_high)
  • The Glenlivet 15 for a Glenfiddich Gran Reserva 21 drinker: 80% (stand_ins.alternatives.share_of_ref)
  • The Glenlivet 15 price as a share of Glenfiddich Gran Reserva 21: 38% (stand_ins.alternatives.share_of_price)
  • The Glenlivet 15 price this week: $125 (price.ticket)
  • Glenfiddich Gran Reserva 21 per standard drink: $14.98 (price.ticket / standard drinks)
  • Glenfiddich 18 per standard drink: $8.14 (price.ticket / standard drinks)
  • The Glenlivet 15 per standard drink: $5.66 (price.ticket / standard drinks)
  • a pint at the pub, per standard drink (about $13 a pint, about 2 standard drinks): $6.28 (PUB_PINT)
  • a pint at the pub: $13 (PUB_PINT)
  • Glenfiddich Gran Reserva 21: standard drinks in the bottle: about 22
  • Glenfiddich 18: standard drinks in the bottle: about 22
  • The Glenlivet 15: standard drinks in the bottle: about 22
  • under a pint at the pub, per standard drink: The Glenlivet 15
  • over a pint at the pub, per standard drink: Glenfiddich Gran Reserva 21 and Glenfiddich 18 (never say every bottle is under the pint)

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