Allt-á-Bhainne 24 Year Old 1997 (Thompson Bros.) vs Chivas Regal Ultis

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

Allt-á-Bhainne 24 Year Old 1997 (Thompson Bros.)Chivas Regal Ultis
DistilleryAllt-á-BhainneChivas Regal
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV47.2%40%
Age24 yrNAS
Price£134.95£170
Rating5.00/5

Allt-á-Bhainne 24 Year Old 1997 (Thompson Bros.)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Chivas Regal Ultis

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

Allt-á-Bhainne 24 Year Old 1997 (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Chivas Regal Ultis

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Allt-á-Bhainne 24 Year Old 1997 (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £135 vs £170.

For beginners: Allt-á-Bhainne 24 Year Old 1997 (Thompson Bros.) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Allt-á-Bhainne 24 Year Old 1997 (Thompson Bros.)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£134.95 vs £170)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£170 vs £134.95)

Who should buy Allt-á-Bhainne?

Allt-á-Bhainne 24 Year Old 1997 (Thompson Bros.) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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

Fresh FruitHoneyVanillaMalt Extract

Only Allt-á-Bhainne 24 Year Old 1997 (Thompson Bros.)

Citric

Only Chivas Regal Ultis

Toasted

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