BenRiach 18 Year Old Dunder vs Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s

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

BenRiach 18 Year Old DunderChivas Century of Malts - 1980s
DistilleryBenriachChivas Regal
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%43%
Age18 yrNAS
Price£199£150
Rating5.00/5

BenRiach 18 Year Old Dunder

Smoke58/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s

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

BenRiach 18 Year Old Dunder

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 £199.

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

BenRiach 18 Year Old Dunder

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness

Cons

  • More expensive (£199 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 £199)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy BenRiach?

BenRiach 18 Year Old Dunder 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

Honey

Only BenRiach 18 Year Old Dunder

SmokeyCooked FruitYeastyRubbery

Only Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s

Malt ExtractVanillaToastedDried Fruit

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