Belize Rum 2006 / 19 Year Old / Bourbon Cask #14 / Adelphi vs Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s

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

Belize Rum 2006 / 19 Year Old / Bourbon Cask #14 / AdelphiChivas Century of Malts - 1980s
DistilleryTravellersChivas Regal
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended
ABV40%43%
AgeNASNAS
Price£162£150
Rating5.00/5

Belize Rum 2006 / 19 Year Old / Bourbon Cask #14 / Adelphi

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s

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

Belize Rum 2006 / 19 Year Old / Bourbon Cask #14 / Adelphi

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s is better value at £150 vs £162.

For beginners: Belize Rum 2006 / 19 Year Old / Bourbon Cask #14 / Adelphi is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Belize Rum 2006 / 19 Year Old / Bourbon Cask #14 / Adelphi

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£162 vs £150)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£150 vs £162)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Belize?

Belize Rum 2006 / 19 Year Old / Bourbon Cask #14 / Adelphi suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

ToastedVanilla

Only Belize Rum 2006 / 19 Year Old / Bourbon Cask #14 / Adelphi

ChocolateCooked FruitCitric

Only Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s

Malt ExtractHoneyDried Fruit

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