Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s vs Glen Grant 16 Year Old 2005 (cask 14600206) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s
Chivas Regal
★ 5.00
£150
Glen Grant 16 Year Old 2005 (cask 14600206) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Glen Grant
£136
| Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s | Glen Grant 16 Year Old 2005 (cask 14600206) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Chivas Regal | Glen Grant |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 57.1% |
| Age | NAS | 16 yr |
| Price | £150 | £136 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s
Glen Grant 16 Year Old 2005 (cask 14600206) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s
Glen Grant 16 Year Old 2005 (cask 14600206) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Quick verdict
Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Grant 16 Year Old 2005 (cask 14600206) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is better value at £136 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 £136)
Glen Grant 16 Year Old 2005 (cask 14600206) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +More affordable (£136 vs £150)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
- −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 Glen?
Glen Grant 16 Year Old 2005 (cask 14600206) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
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