Tomatin 21 Year Old Bourbon Barrels vs Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s

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

Tomatin 21 Year Old Bourbon BarrelsChivas Century of Malts - 1980s
DistilleryTomatinChivas Regal
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%43%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£109.95£150
Rating5.00/5

Tomatin 21 Year Old Bourbon Barrels

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s

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

Tomatin 21 Year Old Bourbon Barrels

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Tomatin 21 Year Old Bourbon Barrels is better value at £110 vs £150.

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

Tomatin 21 Year Old Bourbon Barrels

Pros

  • +More affordable (£109.95 vs £150)

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 £109.95)

Who should buy Tomatin?

Tomatin 21 Year Old Bourbon Barrels suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractToasted

Only Tomatin 21 Year Old Bourbon Barrels

Fresh Fruit

Only Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s

Dried Fruit

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