Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s vs Stratheden - Vintage (The Lost Distillery Company)

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

Chivas Century of Malts - 1980sStratheden - Vintage (The Lost Distillery Company)
DistilleryChivas RegalThe Lost Distillery Company
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedBlended Malt
ABV43%46%
AgeNASNAS
Price£150£160
Rating5.00/5

Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s

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

Stratheden - Vintage (The Lost Distillery Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Stratheden - Vintage (The Lost Distillery Company)

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 £160.

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 affordable (£150 vs £160)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Stratheden - Vintage (The Lost Distillery Company)

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£160 vs £150)
  • 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 Stratheden?

Stratheden - Vintage (The Lost Distillery Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Malt ExtractToasted

Only Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s

HoneyVanillaDried Fruit

Only Stratheden - Vintage (The Lost Distillery Company)

Old WoodLeafy

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