Aberfeldy 22 Year Old (cask 500002) White Port Cask - Exceptional Cask Series vs Chivas Regal Ultis

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

Aberfeldy 22 Year Old (cask 500002) White Port Cask - Exceptional Cask SeriesChivas Regal Ultis
DistilleryAberfeldyChivas Regal
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV51.7%40%
Age22 yrNAS
Price£250£170
Rating5.00/5

Aberfeldy 22 Year Old (cask 500002) White Port Cask - Exceptional Cask Series

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Chivas Regal Ultis

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner70/100
Value29/100

Aberfeldy 22 Year Old (cask 500002) White Port Cask - Exceptional Cask Series

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Chivas Regal Ultis

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Chivas Regal Ultis is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Chivas Regal Ultis is better value at £170 vs £250.

For beginners: Chivas Regal Ultis is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Aberfeldy 22 Year Old (cask 500002) White Port Cask - Exceptional Cask Series

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (51.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£250 vs £170)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Chivas Regal Ultis

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£170 vs £250)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Aberfeldy?

Aberfeldy 22 Year Old (cask 500002) White Port Cask - Exceptional Cask Series 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.

Who should buy Chivas?

Chivas Regal Ultis 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

HoneyVanillaToasted

Only Aberfeldy 22 Year Old (cask 500002) White Port Cask - Exceptional Cask Series

Cooked FruitCitric

Only Chivas Regal Ultis

Fresh FruitMalt Extract

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