Linkwood 21 Year Old 1997 - Artist Collective (La Maison Du Whisky) vs Chivas Regal Ultis

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

Linkwood 21 Year Old 1997 - Artist Collective (La Maison Du Whisky)Chivas Regal Ultis
DistilleryLinkwoodChivas Regal
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV58%40%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£145.55£170
Rating5.00/5

Linkwood 21 Year Old 1997 - Artist Collective (La Maison Du Whisky)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Chivas Regal Ultis

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner70/100
Value29/100

Linkwood 21 Year Old 1997 - Artist Collective (La Maison Du Whisky)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Chivas Regal Ultis

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Chivas Regal Ultis is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Linkwood 21 Year Old 1997 - Artist Collective (La Maison Du Whisky) is better value at £146 vs £170.

For beginners: Chivas Regal Ultis is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Linkwood 21 Year Old 1997 - Artist Collective (La Maison Du Whisky)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£145.55 vs £170)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (58%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Chivas Regal Ultis

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£170 vs £145.55)

Who should buy Linkwood?

Linkwood 21 Year Old 1997 - Artist Collective (La Maison Du Whisky) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Who should buy Chivas?

Chivas Regal Ultis suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Honey

Only Linkwood 21 Year Old 1997 - Artist Collective (La Maison Du Whisky)

SherriedDried FruitOld WoodLeathery

Only Chivas Regal Ultis

Fresh FruitMalt ExtractVanillaToasted

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