Chivas Regal Ultis vs Benrinnes 28 Year Old 1984 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)

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

Chivas Regal UltisBenrinnes 28 Year Old 1984 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
DistilleryChivas RegalBenrinnes
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%49.8%
AgeNAS28 yr
Price£170£256.19
Rating5.00/5

Chivas Regal Ultis

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

Benrinnes 28 Year Old 1984 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Chivas Regal Ultis

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Benrinnes 28 Year Old 1984 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Chivas Regal Ultis is better value at £170 vs £256.

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 £256.19)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Benrinnes 28 Year Old 1984 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£256.19 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 Benrinnes?

Benrinnes 28 Year Old 1984 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyMalt ExtractToasted

Only Chivas Regal Ultis

Fresh FruitVanilla

Only Benrinnes 28 Year Old 1984 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)

CitricOld Wood

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