Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s vs Port Dundas 29 Year Old 1995 (cask 64936) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

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

Chivas Century of Malts - 1980sPort Dundas 29 Year Old 1995 (cask 64936) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryChivas RegalPort Dundas
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedGrain
ABV43%57%
AgeNAS29 yr
Price£150£131.42
Rating5.00/5

Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s

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

Port Dundas 29 Year Old 1995 (cask 64936) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Port Dundas 29 Year Old 1995 (cask 64936) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Port Dundas 29 Year Old 1995 (cask 64936) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is better value at £131 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 £131.42)

Port Dundas 29 Year Old 1995 (cask 64936) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£131.42 vs £150)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (57%) — 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 Port?

Port Dundas 29 Year Old 1995 (cask 64936) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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

Malt ExtractVanillaToasted

Only Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s

HoneyDried Fruit

Only Port Dundas 29 Year Old 1995 (cask 64936) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Old Wood

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