Chivas Regal Ultis vs Black Gate 3 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Chivas Regal UltisBlack Gate 3 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryChivas RegalBlack Gate
Region
CountryScotlandAustralia
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%46%
AgeNAS3 yr
Price£170£129.95
Rating5.00/54.00/5

Chivas Regal Ultis

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

Black Gate 3 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner60/100
Value31/100

Chivas Regal Ultis

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Black Gate 3 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Chivas Regal Ultis is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Black Gate 3 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £130 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
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£170 vs £129.95)

Black Gate 3 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£129.95 vs £170)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.0 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 Black?

Black Gate 3 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Fresh Fruit

Only Chivas Regal Ultis

HoneyMalt ExtractVanillaToasted

Only Black Gate 3 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SherriedChocolateDried Fruit

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