Blended Grain 44 Year Old 1976 (Thompson Bros.) vs Chivas Regal Ultis

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

Blended Grain 44 Year Old 1976 (Thompson Bros.)Chivas Regal Ultis
DistilleryThompson Bros.Chivas Regal
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainBlended Malt
ABV44.8%40%
Age44 yrNAS
Price£220£170
Rating5.00/5

Blended Grain 44 Year Old 1976 (Thompson Bros.)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Chivas Regal Ultis

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

Blended Grain 44 Year Old 1976 (Thompson Bros.)

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 £220.

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

Blended Grain 44 Year Old 1976 (Thompson Bros.)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£220 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 £220)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Blended?

Blended Grain 44 Year Old 1976 (Thompson Bros.) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Grain 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 Blended Grain 44 Year Old 1976 (Thompson Bros.)

Old WoodNuttyTobaccoDried Fruit

Only Chivas Regal Ultis

Fresh FruitMalt ExtractVanillaToasted

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