Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s vs Glendullan 1996 (bottled 2018) (cask 18027) - Malts of Scotland

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

Chivas Century of Malts - 1980sGlendullan 1996 (bottled 2018) (cask 18027) - Malts of Scotland
DistilleryChivas RegalGlendullan
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%50.8%
AgeNAS22 yr
Price£150£125
Rating5.00/5

Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s

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

Glendullan 1996 (bottled 2018) (cask 18027) - Malts of Scotland

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glendullan 1996 (bottled 2018) (cask 18027) - Malts of Scotland

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glendullan 1996 (bottled 2018) (cask 18027) - Malts of Scotland is better value at £125 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)

Glendullan 1996 (bottled 2018) (cask 18027) - Malts of Scotland

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£125 vs £150)

Cons

  • High ABV (50.8%) — 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 Glendullan?

Glendullan 1996 (bottled 2018) (cask 18027) - Malts of Scotland 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

HoneyVanillaToasted

Only Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s

Malt ExtractDried Fruit

Only Glendullan 1996 (bottled 2018) (cask 18027) - Malts of Scotland

SherriedOld Wood

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