Chivas Regal Ultis vs Glengoyne 17 Year Old 2001 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

Chivas Regal UltisGlengoyne 17 Year Old 2001 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryChivas RegalGlengoyne
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%48.9%
AgeNAS17 yr
Price£170£149.95
Rating5.00/5

Chivas Regal Ultis

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

Glengoyne 17 Year Old 2001 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Chivas Regal Ultis

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glengoyne 17 Year Old 2001 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glengoyne 17 Year Old 2001 Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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)

Glengoyne 17 Year Old 2001 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£149.95 vs £170)

Cons

  • 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 Glengoyne?

Glengoyne 17 Year Old 2001 Single Cask (Master of Malt) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyVanillaToasted

Only Chivas Regal Ultis

Fresh FruitMalt Extract

Only Glengoyne 17 Year Old 2001 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SherriedOld Wood

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