Bushmills 1608 / 400th Anniversary Blended Irish Whiskey vs Chivas Regal Ultis

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

Bushmills 1608 / 400th Anniversary Blended Irish WhiskeyChivas Regal Ultis
DistilleryBushmillsChivas Regal
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeIrishBlended Malt
ABV40%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£250£170
Rating5.00/5

Bushmills 1608 / 400th Anniversary Blended Irish Whiskey

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Chivas Regal Ultis

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

Bushmills 1608 / 400th Anniversary Blended Irish 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 £250.

For beginners: Bushmills 1608 / 400th Anniversary Blended Irish Whiskey is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Bushmills 1608 / 400th Anniversary Blended Irish Whiskey

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

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

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Bushmills?

Bushmills 1608 / 400th Anniversary Blended Irish Whiskey suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Irish 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

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaToastedFresh Fruit

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