Chivas Regal Ultis vs North British 47 Year Old 1963 - Rare And Very Old - Ibisco Decanter and Certificate Box (Signatory)

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

Chivas Regal UltisNorth British 47 Year Old 1963 - Rare And Very Old - Ibisco Decanter and Certificate Box (Signatory)
DistilleryChivas RegalNorth British
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltGrain
ABV40%49.3%
AgeNAS47 yr
Price£170£187.83
Rating5.00/5

Chivas Regal Ultis

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

North British 47 Year Old 1963 - Rare And Very Old - Ibisco Decanter and Certificate Box (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness78/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Chivas Regal Ultis

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

North British 47 Year Old 1963 - Rare And Very Old - Ibisco Decanter and Certificate Box (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Chivas Regal Ultis is better value at £170 vs £188.

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 affordable (£170 vs £187.83)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

North British 47 Year Old 1963 - Rare And Very Old - Ibisco Decanter and Certificate Box (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£187.83 vs £170)
  • 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 North?

North British 47 Year Old 1963 - Rare And Very Old - Ibisco Decanter and Certificate Box (Signatory) 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 North British 47 Year Old 1963 - Rare And Very Old - Ibisco Decanter and Certificate Box (Signatory)

Old WoodSherriedLeathery

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