BenRiach 22 Year Old Moscatel Wood Finish vs Chivas Regal Ultis

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

BenRiach 22 Year Old Moscatel Wood FinishChivas Regal Ultis
DistilleryBenriachChivas Regal
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%40%
Age22 yrNAS
Price£150£170
Rating4.75/55.00/5

BenRiach 22 Year Old Moscatel Wood Finish

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner60/100
Value32/100

Chivas Regal Ultis

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

BenRiach 22 Year Old Moscatel Wood Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Chivas Regal Ultis

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Chivas Regal Ultis is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.75).

BenRiach 22 Year Old Moscatel Wood Finish is better value at £150 vs £170.

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

BenRiach 22 Year Old Moscatel Wood Finish

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£150 vs £170)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.8 vs 5.0)

Chivas Regal Ultis

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£170 vs £150)

Who should buy BenRiach?

BenRiach 22 Year Old Moscatel Wood Finish 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

Both taste of

Honey

Only BenRiach 22 Year Old Moscatel Wood Finish

Cooked FruitSherriedDried FruitChocolate

Only Chivas Regal Ultis

Fresh FruitMalt ExtractVanillaToasted

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