Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s vs Jack Daniel's 150th Anniversary of the Distillery

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

Chivas Century of Malts - 1980sJack Daniel's 150th Anniversary of the Distillery
DistilleryChivas RegalJack Daniel's
Region
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeBlendedTennessee
ABV43%43%
AgeNASNAS
Price£150£150
Rating5.00/54.60/5

Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s

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

Jack Daniel's 150th Anniversary of the Distillery

Smoke64/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner60/100
Value31/100

Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Jack Daniel's 150th Anniversary of the Distillery

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.60).

Jack Daniel's 150th Anniversary of the Distillery is better value at £150 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)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Jack Daniel's 150th Anniversary of the Distillery

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.6 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 Jack?

Jack Daniel's 150th Anniversary of the Distillery suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Tennessee character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaToasted

Only Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s

Malt ExtractHoneyDried Fruit

Only Jack Daniel's 150th Anniversary of the Distillery

ChocolateSmokey

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