Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s vs Laballe Bas Armagnac 1998 / Bot.2025
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s
Chivas Regal
★ 5.00
£150
Laballe Bas Armagnac 1998 / Bot.2025
Laballe
£127
| Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s | Laballe Bas Armagnac 1998 / Bot.2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Chivas Regal | Laballe |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Blended | |
| ABV | 43% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £150 | £127 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s
Laballe Bas Armagnac 1998 / Bot.2025
Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s
Laballe Bas Armagnac 1998 / Bot.2025
Quick verdict
Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Laballe Bas Armagnac 1998 / Bot.2025 is better value at £127 vs £150.
For beginners: Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£150 vs £127)
Laballe Bas Armagnac 1998 / Bot.2025
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£127 vs £150)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy Laballe?
Laballe Bas Armagnac 1998 / Bot.2025 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Tasting notes
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