Chivas Regal 12 Year Old / Silver Jubilee / Bot.1970s Blended Whisky vs Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Chivas Regal 12 Year Old / Silver Jubilee / Bot.1970s Blended WhiskyGlenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryChivas RegalGlenturret
RegionHighland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%47.7%
AgeNAS35 yr
Price£199£199.95
Rating5.00/5

Chivas Regal 12 Year Old / Silver Jubilee / Bot.1970s Blended Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner55/100
Value25/100

Chivas Regal 12 Year Old / Silver Jubilee / Bot.1970s Blended Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Chivas Regal 12 Year Old / Silver Jubilee / Bot.1970s Blended Whisky is better value at £199 vs £200.

For beginners: Chivas Regal 12 Year Old / Silver Jubilee / Bot.1970s Blended Whisky is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Chivas Regal 12 Year Old / Silver Jubilee / Bot.1970s Blended Whisky

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£199 vs £199.95)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£199.95 vs £199)

Who should buy Chivas?

Chivas Regal 12 Year Old / Silver Jubilee / Bot.1970s Blended Whisky is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Who should buy Glenturret?

Glenturret 35 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 Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedOld Wood

Only Chivas Regal 12 Year Old / Silver Jubilee / Bot.1970s Blended Whisky

VanillaHoneyMalt Extract

Only Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Dried FruitNuttyTobacco

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