Caperdonich 37 Year Old 1972 Cask 7420 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) vs Chivas Regal Ultis

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

Caperdonich 37 Year Old 1972 Cask 7420 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)Chivas Regal Ultis
DistilleryCaperdonichChivas Regal
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV53.4%40%
Age37 yrNAS
Price£122.95£170
Rating5.00/5

Caperdonich 37 Year Old 1972 Cask 7420 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Chivas Regal Ultis

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

Caperdonich 37 Year Old 1972 Cask 7420 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Chivas Regal Ultis

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Caperdonich 37 Year Old 1972 Cask 7420 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £123 vs £170.

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

Caperdonich 37 Year Old 1972 Cask 7420 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£122.95 vs £170)

Cons

  • High ABV (53.4%) — may need water
  • 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 £122.95)

Who should buy Caperdonich?

Caperdonich 37 Year Old 1972 Cask 7420 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) 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

ToastedHoney

Only Caperdonich 37 Year Old 1972 Cask 7420 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

Old WoodNuttyLeathery

Only Chivas Regal Ultis

Fresh FruitMalt ExtractVanilla

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