Chivas Regal Ultis vs Allt-á-Bhainne 24 Year Old 1997 (Thompson Bros.)

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

Chivas Regal UltisAllt-á-Bhainne 24 Year Old 1997 (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryChivas RegalAllt-á-Bhainne
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%47.2%
AgeNAS24 yr
Price£170£134.95
Rating5.00/5

Chivas Regal Ultis

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

Allt-á-Bhainne 24 Year Old 1997 (Thompson Bros.)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Chivas Regal Ultis

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Allt-á-Bhainne 24 Year Old 1997 (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Allt-á-Bhainne 24 Year Old 1997 (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £135 vs £170.

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
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£170 vs £134.95)

Allt-á-Bhainne 24 Year Old 1997 (Thompson Bros.)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£134.95 vs £170)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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 Allt-á-Bhainne?

Allt-á-Bhainne 24 Year Old 1997 (Thompson Bros.) 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

HoneyFresh FruitMalt ExtractVanilla

Only Chivas Regal Ultis

Toasted

Only Allt-á-Bhainne 24 Year Old 1997 (Thompson Bros.)

Citric

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