Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s vs Glen Keith 26 Year Old 1991 (cask 73649) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

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

Chivas Century of Malts - 1980sGlen Keith 26 Year Old 1991 (cask 73649) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryChivas RegalGlen Keith
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%51.6%
AgeNAS26 yr
Price£150£125.95
Rating5.00/5

Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s

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

Glen Keith 26 Year Old 1991 (cask 73649) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Keith 26 Year Old 1991 (cask 73649) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glen Keith 26 Year Old 1991 (cask 73649) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is better value at £126 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 £125.95)

Glen Keith 26 Year Old 1991 (cask 73649) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£125.95 vs £150)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (51.6%) — 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 Keith 26 Year Old 1991 (cask 73649) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaToasted

Only Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s

Dried Fruit

Only Glen Keith 26 Year Old 1991 (cask 73649) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Old Wood

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