Chivas Regal Ultis vs Glen Grant 25 Year Old 1985 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)

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

Chivas Regal UltisGlen Grant 25 Year Old 1985 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
DistilleryChivas RegalGlen Grant
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%49.7%
AgeNAS25 yr
Price£170£167.47
Rating5.00/5

Chivas Regal Ultis

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

Glen Grant 25 Year Old 1985 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Chivas Regal Ultis

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Grant 25 Year Old 1985 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glen Grant 25 Year Old 1985 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) is better value at £167 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 £167.47)

Glen Grant 25 Year Old 1985 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£167.47 vs £170)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 Glen?

Glen Grant 25 Year Old 1985 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) 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

HoneyVanilla

Only Chivas Regal Ultis

Fresh FruitMalt ExtractToasted

Only Glen Grant 25 Year Old 1985 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)

SherriedDried FruitNutty

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