The Epicurean Glasgow Edition vs Chivas Regal 13 Year Old Extra - Bourbon Casks

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

The Epicurean Glasgow EditionChivas Regal 13 Year Old Extra - Bourbon Casks
DistilleryThe EpicureanChivas Regal
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltBlended
ABV58.6%40%
AgeNAS13 yr
Price£47.89£36.9
Rating5.00/5

The Epicurean Glasgow Edition

Smoke64/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner30/100
Value100/100

Chivas Regal 13 Year Old Extra - Bourbon Casks

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

The Epicurean Glasgow Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Chivas Regal 13 Year Old Extra - Bourbon Casks

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Epicurean Glasgow Edition is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Chivas Regal 13 Year Old Extra - Bourbon Casks is better value at £37 vs £48.

For beginners: Chivas Regal 13 Year Old Extra - Bourbon Casks is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

The Epicurean Glasgow Edition

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (58.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£47.89 vs £36.9)

Chivas Regal 13 Year Old Extra - Bourbon Casks

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£36.9 vs £47.89)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy The?

The Epicurean Glasgow Edition is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Who should buy Chivas?

Chivas Regal 13 Year Old Extra - Bourbon Casks is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

Only The Epicurean Glasgow Edition

SmokeySherriedChocolate

Only Chivas Regal 13 Year Old Extra - Bourbon Casks

VanillaNew WoodHoneyMalt Extract

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