Glen Spey 26 Year Old 1988 - Highland Laird (Bartels Whisky) vs Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s

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

Glen Spey 26 Year Old 1988 - Highland Laird (Bartels Whisky)Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s
DistilleryGlen SpeyChivas Regal
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV45.6%43%
Age26 yrNAS
Price£129£150
Rating5.00/5

Glen Spey 26 Year Old 1988 - Highland Laird (Bartels Whisky)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s

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

Glen Spey 26 Year Old 1988 - Highland Laird (Bartels Whisky)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glen Spey 26 Year Old 1988 - Highland Laird (Bartels Whisky) is better value at £129 vs £150.

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

Glen Spey 26 Year Old 1988 - Highland Laird (Bartels Whisky)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£129 vs £150)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 £129)

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Spey 26 Year Old 1988 - Highland Laird (Bartels Whisky) 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

HoneyDried FruitToasted

Only Glen Spey 26 Year Old 1988 - Highland Laird (Bartels Whisky)

Old WoodSherried

Only Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s

Malt ExtractVanilla

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