Benriach 22 Year Old 1997 - The Whisky Cellar vs Chivas Regal Ultis

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

Benriach 22 Year Old 1997 - The Whisky CellarChivas Regal Ultis
DistilleryBenriachChivas Regal
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV57.1%40%
Age22 yrNAS
Price£185£170
Rating5.00/5

Benriach 22 Year Old 1997 - The Whisky Cellar

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Chivas Regal Ultis

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

Benriach 22 Year Old 1997 - The Whisky Cellar

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Chivas Regal Ultis

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Chivas Regal Ultis is better value at £170 vs £185.

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

Benriach 22 Year Old 1997 - The Whisky Cellar

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£185 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 £185)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Benriach?

Benriach 22 Year Old 1997 - The Whisky Cellar is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

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

HoneyVanillaToasted

Only Benriach 22 Year Old 1997 - The Whisky Cellar

Cooked FruitNutty

Only Chivas Regal Ultis

Fresh FruitMalt Extract

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