Bowmore 18 Year Old Deep & Complex - Aston Martin Edition #9 vs Chivas Regal Ultis

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

Bowmore 18 Year Old Deep & Complex - Aston Martin Edition #9Chivas Regal Ultis
DistilleryBowmoreChivas Regal
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV43%40%
Age18 yrNAS
Price£250£170
Rating5.00/5

Bowmore 18 Year Old Deep & Complex - Aston Martin Edition #9

Smoke64/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Chivas Regal Ultis

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

Bowmore 18 Year Old Deep & Complex - Aston Martin Edition #9

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 £250.

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

Bowmore 18 Year Old Deep & Complex - Aston Martin Edition #9

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£250 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 £250)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Bowmore?

Bowmore 18 Year Old Deep & Complex - Aston Martin Edition #9 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

Toasted

Only Bowmore 18 Year Old Deep & Complex - Aston Martin Edition #9

SmokeySherriedChocolateDried Fruit

Only Chivas Regal Ultis

HoneyFresh FruitMalt ExtractVanilla

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