Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s vs Bushmills 21 Year Old

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

Chivas Century of Malts - 1980sBushmills 21 Year Old
DistilleryChivas RegalBushmills
Region
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%40%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£150£149.5
Rating5.00/54.56/5

Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s

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

Bushmills 21 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner70/100
Value30/100

Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Bushmills 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.56).

Bushmills 21 Year Old 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

  • More expensive (£150 vs £149.5)

Bushmills 21 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£149.5 vs £150)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

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 Bushmills?

Bushmills 21 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Honey

Only Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s

Malt ExtractVanillaToastedDried Fruit

Only Bushmills 21 Year Old

SherriedCooked FruitNutty

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