Chivas Regal Ultis vs Benriach-Glenlivet 11 Year Old 2008 - Cadenhead's

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

Chivas Regal UltisBenriach-Glenlivet 11 Year Old 2008 - Cadenhead's
DistilleryChivas RegalBenriach
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%55.9%
AgeNAS11 yr
Price£170£150
Rating5.00/5

Chivas Regal Ultis

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

Benriach-Glenlivet 11 Year Old 2008 - Cadenhead's

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Chivas Regal Ultis

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Benriach-Glenlivet 11 Year Old 2008 - Cadenhead's

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Benriach-Glenlivet 11 Year Old 2008 - Cadenhead's 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 £150)

Benriach-Glenlivet 11 Year Old 2008 - Cadenhead's

Pros

  • +More affordable (£150 vs £170)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (55.9%) — 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 Benriach-Glenlivet?

Benriach-Glenlivet 11 Year Old 2008 - Cadenhead's 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 Benriach-Glenlivet 11 Year Old 2008 - Cadenhead's

SherriedDried Fruit

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