Black Maple Hill Small Batch Rye Oregon Straight Rye Whiskey vs Chivas Regal Ultis

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

Black Maple Hill Small Batch Rye Oregon Straight Rye WhiskeyChivas Regal Ultis
DistilleryBlack Maple HillChivas Regal
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended Malt
ABV40%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£199£170
Rating5.00/5

Black Maple Hill Small Batch Rye Oregon Straight Rye Whiskey

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Chivas Regal Ultis

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

Black Maple Hill Small Batch Rye Oregon Straight Rye Whiskey

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 £199.

For beginners: Black Maple Hill Small Batch Rye Oregon Straight Rye Whiskey is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Black Maple Hill Small Batch Rye Oregon Straight Rye Whiskey

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 Black?

Black Maple Hill Small Batch Rye Oregon Straight Rye Whiskey 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

VanillaToastedFresh Fruit

Only Chivas Regal Ultis

HoneyMalt Extract

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