Speyside 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 13901) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s

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

Speyside 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 13901) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s
DistillerySpeysideChivas Regal
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV51.5%43%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£111.22£150
Rating5.00/5

Speyside 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 13901) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s

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

Speyside 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 13901) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Speyside 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 13901) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £111 vs £150.

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

Speyside 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 13901) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£111.22 vs £150)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (51.5%) — may need water
  • 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£150 vs £111.22)

Who should buy Speyside?

Speyside 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 13901) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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.

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

HoneyMalt ExtractVanillaToasted

Only Speyside 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 13901) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Old Wood

Only Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s

Dried Fruit

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