Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s vs Longmorn 1997 / 22 Year Old / Cask #159502 / Distillery Reserve Collection Speyside Whisky

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

Chivas Century of Malts - 1980sLongmorn 1997 / 22 Year Old / Cask #159502 / Distillery Reserve Collection Speyside Whisky
DistilleryChivas RegalLongmorn
Region
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeBlended
ABV43%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£150£165
Rating5.00/5

Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s

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

Longmorn 1997 / 22 Year Old / Cask #159502 / Distillery Reserve Collection Speyside Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Longmorn 1997 / 22 Year Old / Cask #159502 / Distillery Reserve Collection Speyside Whisky

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 £165.

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 £165)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Longmorn 1997 / 22 Year Old / Cask #159502 / Distillery Reserve Collection Speyside Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£165 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 Longmorn?

Longmorn 1997 / 22 Year Old / Cask #159502 / Distillery Reserve Collection Speyside Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaDried Fruit

Only Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s

Malt ExtractHoneyToasted

Only Longmorn 1997 / 22 Year Old / Cask #159502 / Distillery Reserve Collection Speyside Whisky

Cooked FruitNuttySherried

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