Chivas Regal Ultis vs Royal Lochnagar 17 Year Old - 175th Anniversary Edition

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

Chivas Regal UltisRoyal Lochnagar 17 Year Old - 175th Anniversary Edition
DistilleryChivas RegalLochnagar
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%56.3%
AgeNAS17 yr
Price£170£250
Rating5.00/5

Chivas Regal Ultis

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

Royal Lochnagar 17 Year Old - 175th Anniversary Edition

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Chivas Regal Ultis

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Royal Lochnagar 17 Year Old - 175th Anniversary Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Chivas Regal Ultis is better value at £170 vs £250.

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 £250)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Royal Lochnagar 17 Year Old - 175th Anniversary Edition

Pros

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

Cons

  • High ABV (56.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£250 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 Royal?

Royal Lochnagar 17 Year Old - 175th Anniversary Edition 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 Royal Lochnagar 17 Year Old - 175th Anniversary Edition

SherriedDried FruitOld Wood

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