Chivas Regal 12 Year Old - 1980s vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Chivas Regal 12 Year Old - 1980sThe Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryChivas RegalThe Antiquary
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedBlended
ABV43%43%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£69.99£84.9
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Chivas Regal 12 Year Old - 1980s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value71/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner75/100
Value59/100

Chivas Regal 12 Year Old - 1980s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Chivas Regal 12 Year Old - 1980s is better value at £70 vs £85.

For beginners: Chivas Regal 12 Year Old - 1980s is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Chivas Regal 12 Year Old - 1980s

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£69.99 vs £84.9)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £69.99)

Who should buy Chivas?

Chivas Regal 12 Year Old - 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 The?

The Antiquary 21 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.

Tasting notes

Only Chivas Regal 12 Year Old - 1980s

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractToastedFresh Fruit

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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