Craigellachie 19 Year Old vs Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s

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

Craigellachie 19 Year OldChivas Century of Malts - 1980s
DistilleryCraigellachieChivas Regal
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%43%
Age19 yrNAS
Price£183.5£150
Rating5.00/5

Craigellachie 19 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s

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

Craigellachie 19 Year Old

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 £184.

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

Craigellachie 19 Year Old

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£183.5 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 £183.5)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Craigellachie?

Craigellachie 19 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

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

ToastedHoney

Only Craigellachie 19 Year Old

Sherried

Only Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s

Malt ExtractVanillaDried Fruit

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