Aberlour 18 Year Old vs Chivas Regal Ultis

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

Aberlour 18 Year OldChivas Regal Ultis
DistilleryAberlourChivas Regal
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV43%40%
Age18 yrNAS
Price£140.75£170
Rating4.67/55.00/5

Aberlour 18 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner70/100
Value33/100

Chivas Regal Ultis

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

Aberlour 18 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Chivas Regal Ultis

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Chivas Regal Ultis is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.67).

Aberlour 18 Year Old is better value at £141 vs £170.

For beginners: Aberlour 18 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Aberlour 18 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£140.75 vs £170)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.7 vs 5.0)

Chivas Regal Ultis

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£170 vs £140.75)

Who should buy Aberlour?

Aberlour 18 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

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

HoneyToasted

Only Aberlour 18 Year Old

SherriedDried FruitNutty

Only Chivas Regal Ultis

Fresh FruitMalt ExtractVanilla

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