North British 31 Year Old 1991 (cask 272183) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
North British 31 Year Old 1991 (cask 272183) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
North British
£130
Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s
Chivas Regal
★ 5.00
£150
| North British 31 Year Old 1991 (cask 272183) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | North British | Chivas Regal |
| Region | Lowland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Blended |
| ABV | 54.3% | 43% |
| Age | 31 yr | NAS |
| Price | £129.99 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
North British 31 Year Old 1991 (cask 272183) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s
North British 31 Year Old 1991 (cask 272183) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s
Quick verdict
Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
North British 31 Year Old 1991 (cask 272183) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is better value at £130 vs £150.
For beginners: Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
North British 31 Year Old 1991 (cask 272183) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£129.99 vs £150)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.3%) — may need water
- −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 £129.99)
Who should buy North?
North British 31 Year Old 1991 (cask 272183) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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
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