Black Gate 3 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Chivas Regal Ultis

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

Black Gate 3 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Chivas Regal Ultis
DistilleryBlack GateChivas Regal
Region
CountryAustraliaScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%40%
Age3 yrNAS
Price£129.95£170
Rating4.00/55.00/5

Black Gate 3 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner60/100
Value31/100

Chivas Regal Ultis

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

Black Gate 3 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Chivas Regal Ultis

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Chivas Regal Ultis is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Black Gate 3 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £130 vs £170.

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

Black Gate 3 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£129.95 vs £170)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.0 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 £129.95)

Who should buy Black?

Black Gate 3 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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

Fresh Fruit

Only Black Gate 3 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SherriedChocolateDried Fruit

Only Chivas Regal Ultis

HoneyMalt ExtractVanillaToasted

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