Chivas Regal Ultis vs Aberlour 18 Year Old

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

Chivas Regal UltisAberlour 18 Year Old
DistilleryChivas RegalAberlour
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%43%
AgeNAS18 yr
Price£170£140.75
Rating5.00/54.67/5

Chivas Regal Ultis

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

Aberlour 18 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner70/100
Value33/100

Chivas Regal Ultis

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Aberlour 18 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Chivas Regal Ultis is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.67).

Aberlour 18 Year Old is better value at £141 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)

Cons

  • More expensive (£170 vs £140.75)

Aberlour 18 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£140.75 vs £170)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.7 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 Aberlour?

Aberlour 18 Year Old 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

HoneyToasted

Only Chivas Regal Ultis

Fresh FruitMalt ExtractVanilla

Only Aberlour 18 Year Old

SherriedDried FruitNutty

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