Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s vs Gold Spot 13 Year Old - The Generations Edition

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

Chivas Century of Malts - 1980sGold Spot 13 Year Old - The Generations Edition
DistilleryChivas RegalSpot Whiskey
Region
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeBlendedSingle Pot Still
ABV43%46%
AgeNAS13 yr
Price£150£130
Rating5.00/5

Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s

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

Gold Spot 13 Year Old - The Generations Edition

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Gold Spot 13 Year Old - The Generations Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Gold Spot 13 Year Old - The Generations Edition is better value at £130 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 £130)

Gold Spot 13 Year Old - The Generations Edition

Pros

  • +More affordable (£130 vs £150)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 Gold?

Gold Spot 13 Year Old - The Generations Edition suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Pot Still character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyDried Fruit

Only Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s

Malt ExtractVanillaToasted

Only Gold Spot 13 Year Old - The Generations Edition

SherriedChocolateCooked Fruit

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