Clynelish 13 Year Old 1990 (Bottled 2004) - Eilan Gillan vs Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s

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

Clynelish 13 Year Old 1990 (Bottled 2004) - Eilan GillanChivas Century of Malts - 1980s
DistilleryClynelishChivas Regal
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%43%
Age13 yrNAS
Price£200£150
Rating5.00/5

Clynelish 13 Year Old 1990 (Bottled 2004) - Eilan Gillan

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s

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

Clynelish 13 Year Old 1990 (Bottled 2004) - Eilan Gillan

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 £200.

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

Clynelish 13 Year Old 1990 (Bottled 2004) - Eilan Gillan

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£200 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 £200)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Clynelish?

Clynelish 13 Year Old 1990 (Bottled 2004) - Eilan Gillan 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

VanillaMalt ExtractHoneyToasted

Only Clynelish 13 Year Old 1990 (Bottled 2004) - Eilan Gillan

Fresh Fruit

Only Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s

Dried Fruit

Explore more