Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s vs Kilkerran 9 Year Old - Open Day 2015 (35cl)

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

Chivas Century of Malts - 1980sKilkerran 9 Year Old - Open Day 2015 (35cl)
DistilleryChivas RegalKilkerran
RegionCampbeltown
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%58.3%
AgeNAS9 yr
Price£150£199
Rating5.00/5

Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s

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

Kilkerran 9 Year Old - Open Day 2015 (35cl)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Kilkerran 9 Year Old - Open Day 2015 (35cl)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s is better value at £150 vs £199.

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 affordable (£150 vs £199)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Kilkerran 9 Year Old - Open Day 2015 (35cl)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (58.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£199 vs £150)
  • 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 Kilkerran?

Kilkerran 9 Year Old - Open Day 2015 (35cl) 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

HoneyVanillaToasted

Only Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s

Malt ExtractDried Fruit

Only Kilkerran 9 Year Old - Open Day 2015 (35cl)

Fresh FruitNutty

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