Chivas Regal Ultis vs Girvan 52 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Chivas Regal UltisGirvan 52 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryChivas RegalGirvan
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltGrain
ABV40%51.1%
AgeNAS52 yr
Price£170£256.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Chivas Regal Ultis

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

Girvan 52 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness74/100
Beginner60/100
Value19/100

Chivas Regal Ultis

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Girvan 52 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Chivas Regal Ultis is better value at £170 vs £257.

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

Chivas Regal Ultis

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£170 vs £256.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Girvan 52 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (51.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£256.95 vs £170)

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.

Who should buy Girvan?

Girvan 52 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyVanilla

Only Chivas Regal Ultis

Fresh FruitMalt ExtractToasted

Only Girvan 52 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

ChocolateDried FruitOld Wood

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