Chivas Regal Ultis vs Ledaig 23 Year Old 1995 (Master of Malt)

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

Chivas Regal UltisLedaig 23 Year Old 1995 (Master of Malt)
DistilleryChivas RegalTobermory
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%47.4%
AgeNAS24 yr
Price£170£174.95
Rating5.00/5

Chivas Regal Ultis

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

Ledaig 23 Year Old 1995 (Master of Malt)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Chivas Regal Ultis

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Ledaig 23 Year Old 1995 (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Chivas Regal Ultis is better value at £170 vs £175.

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 £174.95)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Ledaig 23 Year Old 1995 (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • More expensive (£174.95 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 Ledaig?

Ledaig 23 Year Old 1995 (Master of Malt) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Honey

Only Chivas Regal Ultis

Fresh FruitMalt ExtractVanillaToasted

Only Ledaig 23 Year Old 1995 (Master of Malt)

SmokeyNuttySherriedOld Wood

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