Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 1988 (casks 9038 & 9074) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod) vs Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 1988 (casks 9038 & 9074) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)
Bunnahabhain
£199
Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s
Chivas Regal
★ 5.00
£150
| Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 1988 (casks 9038 & 9074) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod) | Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bunnahabhain | Chivas Regal |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 43% | 43% |
| Age | 14 yr | NAS |
| Price | £199 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 1988 (casks 9038 & 9074) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)
Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 1988 (casks 9038 & 9074) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)
Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s
Quick verdict
Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s is better value at £150 vs £199.
For beginners: Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 1988 (casks 9038 & 9074) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −More expensive (£199 vs £150)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£150 vs £199)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Bunnahabhain?
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 1988 (casks 9038 & 9074) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Who should buy Chivas?
Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.
Tasting notes
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