Cameronbridge 40 Year Old 1978 (cask 12951) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Cameronbridge 40 Year Old 1978 (cask 12951) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Cameron Bridge
£238
Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s
Chivas Regal
★ 5.00
£150
| Cameronbridge 40 Year Old 1978 (cask 12951) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Cameron Bridge | Chivas Regal |
| Region | Lowland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Blended |
| ABV | 54.5% | 43% |
| Age | 40 yr | NAS |
| Price | £238.33 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Cameronbridge 40 Year Old 1978 (cask 12951) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s
Cameronbridge 40 Year Old 1978 (cask 12951) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s
Quick verdict
Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s is better value at £150 vs £238.
For beginners: Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Cameronbridge 40 Year Old 1978 (cask 12951) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£238.33 vs £150)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 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)
- +More affordable (£150 vs £238.33)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Cameronbridge?
Cameronbridge 40 Year Old 1978 (cask 12951) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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
Cameronbridge 40 Year Old 1978 (cask 12951) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange