BenRiach 20 Year Old - Pre 2015 vs Chivas Regal Ultis
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
| BenRiach 20 Year Old - Pre 2015 | Chivas Regal Ultis | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benriach | Chivas Regal |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 40% |
| Age | 20 yr | NAS |
| Price | £199 | £170 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
BenRiach 20 Year Old - Pre 2015
Chivas Regal Ultis
BenRiach 20 Year Old - Pre 2015
Chivas Regal Ultis
Quick verdict
Chivas Regal Ultis is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Chivas Regal Ultis is better value at £170 vs £199.
For beginners: BenRiach 20 Year Old - Pre 2015 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
BenRiach 20 Year Old - Pre 2015
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£199 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 £199)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy BenRiach?
BenRiach 20 Year Old - Pre 2015 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
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Only Chivas Regal Ultis