Chivas Regal Ultis vs Glenburgie 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 8530) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

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

Chivas Regal UltisGlenburgie 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 8530) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
DistilleryChivas RegalGlenburgie
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%59.1%
AgeNAS22 yr
Price£170£149.95
Rating5.00/5

Chivas Regal Ultis

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

Glenburgie 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 8530) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Chivas Regal Ultis

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenburgie 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 8530) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glenburgie 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 8530) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is better value at £150 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
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£170 vs £149.95)

Glenburgie 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 8530) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£149.95 vs £170)

Cons

  • High ABV (59.1%) — may need water
  • 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 Glenburgie?

Glenburgie 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 8530) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyToasted

Only Chivas Regal Ultis

Fresh FruitMalt ExtractVanilla

Only Glenburgie 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 8530) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

SherriedCooked FruitChocolate

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