Glenfarclas 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 5691) Family Cask vs Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s

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

Glenfarclas 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 5691) Family CaskChivas Century of Malts - 1980s
DistilleryGlenfarclasChivas Regal
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV53.8%43%
Age22 yrNAS
Price£221.81£150
Rating5.00/5

Glenfarclas 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 5691) Family Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s

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

Glenfarclas 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 5691) Family Cask

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 £222.

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

Glenfarclas 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 5691) Family Cask

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness

Cons

  • High ABV (53.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£221.81 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 £221.81)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glenfarclas?

Glenfarclas 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 5691) Family Cask 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

VanillaHoney

Only Glenfarclas 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 5691) Family Cask

SherriedOld WoodCooked Fruit

Only Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s

Malt ExtractToastedDried Fruit

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