Chivas Regal Ultis vs Raasay 5 Year Old 2018 - Westie Sponge 2 (Decadent Drinks)

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

Chivas Regal UltisRaasay 5 Year Old 2018 - Westie Sponge 2 (Decadent Drinks)
DistilleryChivas RegalRaasay
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%57.1%
AgeNAS5 yr
Price£170£124.95
Rating5.00/5

Chivas Regal Ultis

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

Raasay 5 Year Old 2018 - Westie Sponge 2 (Decadent Drinks)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Chivas Regal Ultis

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Raasay 5 Year Old 2018 - Westie Sponge 2 (Decadent Drinks)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Raasay 5 Year Old 2018 - Westie Sponge 2 (Decadent Drinks) is better value at £125 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 £124.95)

Raasay 5 Year Old 2018 - Westie Sponge 2 (Decadent Drinks)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£124.95 vs £170)

Cons

  • High ABV (57.1%) — 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 Raasay?

Raasay 5 Year Old 2018 - Westie Sponge 2 (Decadent Drinks) 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

Fresh FruitMalt ExtractVanillaToasted

Only Chivas Regal Ultis

Honey

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