Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s vs Tomatin 21 Year Old Bourbon Barrels

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

Chivas Century of Malts - 1980sTomatin 21 Year Old Bourbon Barrels
DistilleryChivas RegalTomatin
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%46%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£150£109.95
Rating5.00/5

Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s

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

Tomatin 21 Year Old Bourbon Barrels

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tomatin 21 Year Old Bourbon Barrels

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Tomatin 21 Year Old Bourbon Barrels is better value at £110 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 £109.95)

Tomatin 21 Year Old Bourbon Barrels

Pros

  • +More affordable (£109.95 vs £150)

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 Tomatin?

Tomatin 21 Year Old Bourbon Barrels suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaToasted

Only Chivas Century of Malts - 1980s

Dried Fruit

Only Tomatin 21 Year Old Bourbon Barrels

Fresh Fruit

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