Chivas Regal Ultis vs Caperdonich 37 Year Old 1972 Cask 7420 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

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

Chivas Regal UltisCaperdonich 37 Year Old 1972 Cask 7420 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
DistilleryChivas RegalCaperdonich
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%53.4%
AgeNAS37 yr
Price£170£122.95
Rating5.00/5

Chivas Regal Ultis

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

Caperdonich 37 Year Old 1972 Cask 7420 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Chivas Regal Ultis

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Caperdonich 37 Year Old 1972 Cask 7420 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Caperdonich 37 Year Old 1972 Cask 7420 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £123 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 £122.95)

Caperdonich 37 Year Old 1972 Cask 7420 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£122.95 vs £170)

Cons

  • High ABV (53.4%) — 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 Caperdonich?

Caperdonich 37 Year Old 1972 Cask 7420 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyToasted

Only Chivas Regal Ultis

Fresh FruitMalt ExtractVanilla

Only Caperdonich 37 Year Old 1972 Cask 7420 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

Old WoodNuttyLeathery

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