Loch Lomond 21 Year Old vs Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s

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

Loch Lomond 21 Year OldChivas Century of Malts - 1980s
DistilleryLoch LomondChivas Regal
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%43%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£189.9£150
Rating5.00/5

Loch Lomond 21 Year Old

Smoke64/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s

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

Loch Lomond 21 Year Old

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 £190.

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

Loch Lomond 21 Year Old

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£189.9 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 £189.9)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Loch?

Loch Lomond 21 Year Old 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

VanillaToasted

Only Loch Lomond 21 Year Old

Fresh FruitSmokey

Only Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s

Malt ExtractHoneyDried Fruit

Where to buy

Loch Lomond 21 Year Old

Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s

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