Chivas Regal Ultis vs Glengoyne 17 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Chivas Regal UltisGlengoyne 17 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryChivas RegalGlengoyne
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%49.1%
AgeNAS17 yr
Price£170£176.95
Rating5.00/54.67/5

Chivas Regal Ultis

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

Glengoyne 17 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner55/100
Value26/100

Chivas Regal Ultis

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glengoyne 17 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Chivas Regal Ultis is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.67).

Chivas Regal Ultis is better value at £170 vs £177.

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 £176.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Glengoyne 17 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£176.95 vs £170)
  • Lower community rating (4.7 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 Glengoyne?

Glengoyne 17 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyToasted

Only Chivas Regal Ultis

Fresh FruitMalt ExtractVanilla

Only Glengoyne 17 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Old WoodDried Fruit

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