Chivas Regal Ultis vs Arran 9 Year Old 2015 (cask 121.118) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)

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

Chivas Regal UltisArran 9 Year Old 2015 (cask 121.118) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
DistilleryChivas RegalArran
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%61.1%
AgeNAS9 yr
Price£170£150
Rating5.00/5

Chivas Regal Ultis

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

Arran 9 Year Old 2015 (cask 121.118) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Chivas Regal Ultis

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Arran 9 Year Old 2015 (cask 121.118) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Arran 9 Year Old 2015 (cask 121.118) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) is better value at £150 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 £150)

Arran 9 Year Old 2015 (cask 121.118) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£150 vs £170)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (61.1%) — may need water
  • 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 Arran?

Arran 9 Year Old 2015 (cask 121.118) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) 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

Honey

Only Chivas Regal Ultis

Fresh FruitMalt ExtractVanillaToasted

Only Arran 9 Year Old 2015 (cask 121.118) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)

SherriedDried FruitChocolate

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