Benrinnes 1996 / 26 Year Old / Signatory for The Whisky Exchange Speyside Whisky vs Chivas Regal Ultis

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

Benrinnes 1996 / 26 Year Old / Signatory for The Whisky Exchange Speyside WhiskyChivas Regal Ultis
DistilleryBenrinnesChivas Regal
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended Malt
ABV40%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£228£170
Rating5.00/5

Benrinnes 1996 / 26 Year Old / Signatory for The Whisky Exchange Speyside Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Chivas Regal Ultis

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

Benrinnes 1996 / 26 Year Old / Signatory for The Whisky Exchange Speyside Whisky

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 £228.

For beginners: Benrinnes 1996 / 26 Year Old / Signatory for The Whisky Exchange Speyside Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Benrinnes 1996 / 26 Year Old / Signatory for The Whisky Exchange Speyside Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£228 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 £228)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Benrinnes?

Benrinnes 1996 / 26 Year Old / Signatory for The Whisky Exchange Speyside Whisky 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 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

ToastedMalt ExtractHoneyVanilla

Only Benrinnes 1996 / 26 Year Old / Signatory for The Whisky Exchange Speyside Whisky

Dried Fruit

Only Chivas Regal Ultis

Fresh Fruit

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