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These 7 single malt whiskies offer a fascinating look at what time, oak and cask finishing can bring to Scotch. With extended maturation, single malt whisky bottles can develop deeper layers of dried fruit, spice, vanilla, oak and sweetness, while finishes in sherry, Port or rum casks can add another dimension to their flavour profiles. For instance, the Dalmore has a sherry-rich character, Glenfiddich has Caribbean rum-cask influence. All these these 21-year-old single malt whiskies showcase some of the different styles found across Scotland's whisky regions. Here we list them all out, including The Macallan 21 Year Old, The Dalmore 21 Year Old, Glenfiddich 21 Year Old Gran Reserva, The Glenlivet 21 Year Old, Balvenie 21 Year Old PortWood, Highland Park 21 Year Old and Benromach 21 Year Old. We also list these whiskies' prices in India.
The Macallan 21 Year Old whisky is a Speyside single malt whisky known for its sherry-cask-led character. Dried fruit and spice sit at the heart of its profile, with the influence of sherry-seasoned oak contributing to its rich and mature style. It is a prominent name in the world of premium single malt whisky.
Macallan 21 Year Old Whisky is priced at approximately ₹1,87,323 (US$ 1,955 according to Wine Searcher).
ABV: 43%.
The Dalmore 21 Year Old whisky is a Highland single malt whisky with a rich, full-bodied character shaped by significant sherry-cask influence. The whisky is finished in 30-year-old Matusalem Oloroso sherry casks, bringing together flavours of dark chocolate, orange, coffee, and toffee. Its combination of mature spirit and sherry influence makes it a notable example of aged Scotch whisky.
The Dalmore 21 Year Old Whisky is priced at approximately ₹79,720 (US$ 832 according to Wine Searcher).
ABV: 43.8%.
The Glenfiddich 21 Year Old Gran Reserva whisky brings together a mature Speyside whisky and a Caribbean rum-cask finish. The finishing process contributes notes of vanilla, tropical fruit, ginger and spice, creating a profile that combines the classic character of Speyside with a warmer, fruit-forward influence.
Glenfiddich 21 Year Old Gran Reserva Whisky is priced at ₹23,150 at Delhi Duty Free.
ABV: 40%
The Glenlivet 21 Year Old whisky is a mature Speyside single malt with a rich profile and extensive cask influence. Its long maturation allows the whisky to develop greater depth, making it an expression aimed at those looking to explore the more mature side of The Glenlivet's single malt range.
The Glenlivet 21 Year Old Whisky is priced at ₹29,480 at Delhi Duty Free.
ABV: 43%.
The Balvenie 21 Year Old PortWood whisky demonstrates how cask finishing can influence a mature single malt. After an extended period of maturation, the whisky is finished in Port casks, adding another layer of character to the spirit. The result highlights the role of both age and finishing in shaping a whisky's final profile.
Balvenie 21 Year Old PortWood Whisky is priced at ₹29,810 at Delhi Duty Free.
ABV: 40%
The Highland Park 21 Year Old whisky combines mature fruit and spice with the distillery's characteristic gentle smoky character. The balance between ripe fruit, warming spice and restrained smoke gives this Island single malt a distinctive profile while retaining the depth associated with extended maturation.
Highland Park 21 Year Old Whisky is priced at ₹34,940 at Delhi Duty Free
ABV: 46%.
The Benromach 21 Year Old offers a mature Speyside profile built around fruit, oak and restrained smoke. Its combination of mature flavours and subtle smoky character makes it an interesting expression for whisky enthusiasts exploring aged single malts with a gentle touch of smoke.
Benromach 21 Year Old Whisky is priced at approximately ₹16,959 ($177 according to Wine Searcher).
ABV: 43%
For whisky enthusiasts exploring 21-year-old single malt whiskies in 2026, these 7 expressions demonstrate the variety that can emerge from long maturation and different approaches to cask management. From sherry and Port to rum-cask finishing and gentle smoke, each bottle offers a different interpretation of mature Scotch whisky.
Note: Whisky prices in India mentioned here are indicative and can vary state to state. Wine Searcher prices are approximate of the USD conversion and may reflect market listings rather than a fixed nationwide Indian retail price.
