Tobermory 28 Year Old 1996 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s

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

Tobermory 28 Year Old 1996 Single Cask (Master of Malt)Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s
DistilleryTobermoryChivas Regal
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46.8%43%
Age28 yrNAS
Price£249.95£150
Rating5.00/5

Tobermory 28 Year Old 1996 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s

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

Tobermory 28 Year Old 1996 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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 £250.

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

Tobermory 28 Year Old 1996 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£249.95 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 £249.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Tobermory?

Tobermory 28 Year Old 1996 Single Cask (Master of Malt) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island 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

HoneyDried Fruit

Only Tobermory 28 Year Old 1996 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Old WoodSherriedNutty

Only Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s

Malt ExtractVanillaToasted

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