Chivas Regal Ultis vs CRN57 30 Year Old Blended Malt

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

Chivas Regal UltisCRN57 30 Year Old Blended Malt
DistilleryChivas RegalGordon & MacPhail
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltBlended Malt
ABV40%51.9%
AgeNAS30 yr
Price£170£266.5
Rating5.00/5

Chivas Regal Ultis

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

CRN57 30 Year Old Blended Malt

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Chivas Regal Ultis

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

CRN57 30 Year Old Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Chivas Regal Ultis is better value at £170 vs £267.

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 £266.5)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

CRN57 30 Year Old Blended Malt

Pros

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

Cons

  • High ABV (51.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£266.5 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 CRN57?

CRN57 30 Year Old Blended Malt 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 CRN57 30 Year Old Blended Malt

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobacco

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