Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s vs Glen Keith 17 Year Old 1996 - Cask Strength Edition (Chivas Brothers)

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

Chivas Century of Malts - 1980sGlen Keith 17 Year Old 1996 - Cask Strength Edition (Chivas Brothers)
DistilleryChivas RegalGlen Keith
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%54.9%
AgeNAS17 yr
Price£150£120
Rating5.00/54.50/5

Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s

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

Glen Keith 17 Year Old 1996 - Cask Strength Edition (Chivas Brothers)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner60/100
Value38/100

Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Keith 17 Year Old 1996 - Cask Strength Edition (Chivas Brothers)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).

Glen Keith 17 Year Old 1996 - Cask Strength Edition (Chivas Brothers) is better value at £120 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
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£150 vs £120)

Glen Keith 17 Year Old 1996 - Cask Strength Edition (Chivas Brothers)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£120 vs £150)

Cons

  • High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (4.5 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 Keith 17 Year Old 1996 - Cask Strength Edition (Chivas Brothers) 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Malt ExtractHoneyVanilla

Only Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s

ToastedDried Fruit

Only Glen Keith 17 Year Old 1996 - Cask Strength Edition (Chivas Brothers)

Old WoodSherried

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