Bushmills 21 Year Old vs Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
| Bushmills 21 Year Old | Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bushmills | Chivas Regal |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 40% | 43% |
| Age | 21 yr | NAS |
| Price | £149.5 | £150 |
| Rating | 4.56/5 | 5.00/5 |
Bushmills 21 Year Old
Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s
Bushmills 21 Year Old
Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s
Quick verdict
Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.56).
Bushmills 21 Year Old is better value at £150 vs £150.
For beginners: Bushmills 21 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Bushmills 21 Year Old
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£149.5 vs £150)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.6 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)
Cons
- −More expensive (£150 vs £149.5)
Who should buy Bushmills?
Bushmills 21 Year Old 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 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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Where to buy
Bushmills 21 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange