Cambus 40 Year Old 1976 (cask 11527) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Chivas Regal Ultis

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

Cambus 40 Year Old 1976 (cask 11527) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)Chivas Regal Ultis
DistilleryCambusChivas Regal
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainBlended Malt
ABV53.1%40%
Age40 yrNAS
Price£255.48£170
Rating5.00/5

Cambus 40 Year Old 1976 (cask 11527) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Chivas Regal Ultis

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

Cambus 40 Year Old 1976 (cask 11527) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

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 £255.

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

Cambus 40 Year Old 1976 (cask 11527) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (53.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£255.48 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 £255.48)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Cambus?

Cambus 40 Year Old 1976 (cask 11527) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

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

VanillaHoneyToasted

Only Cambus 40 Year Old 1976 (cask 11527) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Old WoodNutty

Only Chivas Regal Ultis

Fresh FruitMalt Extract

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