Glen Keith 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 26695) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) vs Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s

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

Glen Keith 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 26695) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s
DistilleryGlen KeithChivas Regal
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV42.5%43%
Age29 yrNAS
Price£230£150
Rating5.00/5

Glen Keith 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 26695) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s

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

Glen Keith 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 26695) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)

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 £230.

For beginners: Glen Keith 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 26695) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Glen Keith 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 26695) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£230 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 £230)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Keith 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 26695) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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

VanillaHoneyToastedMalt Extract

Only Glen Keith 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 26695) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)

Citric

Only Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s

Dried Fruit

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