Chivas Regal Ultis vs Ardmore 21 Year Old 1998 (cask 750788) - The Single Malts of Scotland

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

Chivas Regal UltisArdmore 21 Year Old 1998 (cask 750788) - The Single Malts of Scotland
DistilleryChivas RegalArdmore
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%53%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£170£141.82
Rating5.00/5

Chivas Regal Ultis

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

Ardmore 21 Year Old 1998 (cask 750788) - The Single Malts of Scotland

Smoke64/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner30/100
Value0/100

Chivas Regal Ultis

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Ardmore 21 Year Old 1998 (cask 750788) - The Single Malts of Scotland

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Ardmore 21 Year Old 1998 (cask 750788) - The Single Malts of Scotland is better value at £142 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 £141.82)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Ardmore 21 Year Old 1998 (cask 750788) - The Single Malts of Scotland

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£141.82 vs £170)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (53%) — 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 Ardmore?

Ardmore 21 Year Old 1998 (cask 750788) - The Single Malts of Scotland 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

Toasted

Only Chivas Regal Ultis

HoneyFresh FruitMalt ExtractVanilla

Only Ardmore 21 Year Old 1998 (cask 750788) - The Single Malts of Scotland

SmokeyOld WoodLeathery

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