Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old vs Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s

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

Bunnahabhain 18 Year OldChivas Century of Malts - 1980s
DistilleryBunnahabhainChivas Regal
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46.3%43%
Age18 yrNAS
Price£115.83£150
Rating4.25/55.00/5

Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner55/100
Value37/100

Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner70/100
Value33/100

Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.25).

Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old is better value at £116 vs £150.

For beginners: Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£115.83 vs £150)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.3 vs 5.0)

Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£150 vs £115.83)

Who should buy Bunnahabhain?

Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old 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

Both taste of

Dried Fruit

Only Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old

SherriedOld WoodLeatheryNutty

Only Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaToasted

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