Aberlour 16 Year Old vs Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s

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

Aberlour 16 Year OldChivas Century of Malts - 1980s
DistilleryAberlourChivas Regal
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV43%43%
Age16 yrNAS
Price£120£150
Rating4.13/55.00/5

Aberlour 16 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner70/100
Value34/100

Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s

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

Aberlour 16 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.13).

Aberlour 16 Year Old is better value at £120 vs £150.

For beginners: Aberlour 16 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Aberlour 16 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£120 vs £150)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.1 vs 5.0)

Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£150 vs £120)

Who should buy Aberlour?

Aberlour 16 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 Aberlour 16 Year Old

SherriedTobacco

Only Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s

Malt ExtractVanillaDried Fruit

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