Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s vs Mortlach 20 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Chivas Century of Malts - 1980sMortlach 20 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryChivas RegalMortlach
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%48.8%
AgeNAS20 yr
Price£150£129.95
Rating5.00/54.00/5

Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s

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

Mortlach 20 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner55/100
Value31/100

Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 20 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Mortlach 20 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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 £129.95)

Mortlach 20 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£129.95 vs £150)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.0 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 Mortlach?

Mortlach 20 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

ToastedDried Fruit

Only Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s

Malt ExtractHoneyVanilla

Only Mortlach 20 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

ChocolateNuttyOld Wood

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