Arran 17 Year Old (2014 Release) vs Chivas Regal Ultis

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

Arran 17 Year Old (2014 Release)Chivas Regal Ultis
DistilleryArranChivas Regal
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%40%
Age17 yrNAS
Price£199£170
Rating4.67/55.00/5

Arran 17 Year Old (2014 Release)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner60/100
Value23/100

Chivas Regal Ultis

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

Arran 17 Year Old (2014 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Chivas Regal Ultis

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Chivas Regal Ultis is better value at £170 vs £199.

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

Arran 17 Year Old (2014 Release)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£199 vs £170)
  • Lower community rating (4.7 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 £199)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Arran?

Arran 17 Year Old (2014 Release) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island 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

HoneyToastedVanilla

Only Arran 17 Year Old (2014 Release)

SherriedDried Fruit

Only Chivas Regal Ultis

Fresh FruitMalt Extract

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