Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s vs Girvan 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 169111) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

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

Chivas Century of Malts - 1980sGirvan 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 169111) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
DistilleryChivas RegalGirvan
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedGrain
ABV43%49.5%
AgeNAS30 yr
Price£150£116.47
Rating5.00/5

Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner70/100
Value33/100

Girvan 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 169111) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

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

Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Girvan 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 169111) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Girvan 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 169111) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) is better value at £116 vs £150.

For beginners: Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s

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 (£150 vs £116.47)

Girvan 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 169111) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£116.47 vs £150)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Girvan?

Girvan 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 169111) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaToasted

Only Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s

Dried Fruit

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