Clynelish 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 11242) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s

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

Clynelish 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 11242) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s
DistilleryClynelishChivas Regal
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV56.4%43%
Age23 yrNAS
Price£178.84£150
Rating5.00/5

Clynelish 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 11242) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner70/100
Value33/100

Clynelish 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 11242) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s is better value at £150 vs £179.

For beginners: Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Clynelish 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 11242) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (56.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£178.84 vs £150)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£150 vs £178.84)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Clynelish?

Clynelish 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 11242) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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.

Who should buy Chivas?

Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyDried Fruit

Only Clynelish 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 11242) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

SherriedOld WoodLeathery

Only Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s

Malt ExtractVanillaToasted

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