Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s vs Glen Grant 16 Year Old 2005 (cask 14600206) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

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

Chivas Century of Malts - 1980sGlen Grant 16 Year Old 2005 (cask 14600206) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
DistilleryChivas RegalGlen Grant
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%57.1%
AgeNAS16 yr
Price£150£136
Rating5.00/5

Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s

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

Glen Grant 16 Year Old 2005 (cask 14600206) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Grant 16 Year Old 2005 (cask 14600206) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glen Grant 16 Year Old 2005 (cask 14600206) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is better value at £136 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 £136)

Glen Grant 16 Year Old 2005 (cask 14600206) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£136 vs £150)

Cons

  • High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
  • 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 Glen?

Glen Grant 16 Year Old 2005 (cask 14600206) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Honey

Only Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s

Malt ExtractVanillaToastedDried Fruit

Only Glen Grant 16 Year Old 2005 (cask 14600206) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

SherriedCooked FruitNutty

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