Caledonian 45 Year Old 1965 -The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) vs Chivas Regal Ultis

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

Caledonian 45 Year Old 1965 -The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)Chivas Regal Ultis
DistilleryCaledonianChivas Regal
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainBlended Malt
ABV46.1%40%
Age45 yrNAS
Price£127.11£170
Rating5.00/5

Caledonian 45 Year Old 1965 -The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Chivas Regal Ultis

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

Caledonian 45 Year Old 1965 -The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Chivas Regal Ultis

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Chivas Regal Ultis is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Caledonian 45 Year Old 1965 -The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) is better value at £127 vs £170.

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

Caledonian 45 Year Old 1965 -The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£127.11 vs £170)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£170 vs £127.11)

Who should buy Caledonian?

Caledonian 45 Year Old 1965 -The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Grain 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 ExtractVanillaToastedHoney

Only Caledonian 45 Year Old 1965 -The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)

Old Wood

Only Chivas Regal Ultis

Fresh Fruit

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