Chivas Regal Ultis vs Craigellachie 16 Year Old 2007 (cask 900582) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Chivas Regal Ultis
Chivas Regal
★ 5.00
£170
Craigellachie 16 Year Old 2007 (cask 900582) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Craigellachie
£126
| Chivas Regal Ultis | Craigellachie 16 Year Old 2007 (cask 900582) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Chivas Regal | Craigellachie |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 64.5% |
| Age | NAS | 16 yr |
| Price | £170 | £125.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Chivas Regal Ultis
Craigellachie 16 Year Old 2007 (cask 900582) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Chivas Regal Ultis
Craigellachie 16 Year Old 2007 (cask 900582) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Quick verdict
Chivas Regal Ultis is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Craigellachie 16 Year Old 2007 (cask 900582) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is better value at £126 vs £170.
For beginners: Chivas Regal Ultis is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Chivas Regal Ultis
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 (£170 vs £125.5)
Craigellachie 16 Year Old 2007 (cask 900582) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +More affordable (£125.5 vs £170)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (64.5%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Chivas?
Chivas Regal Ultis suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.
Who should buy Craigellachie?
Craigellachie 16 Year Old 2007 (cask 900582) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 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
Only Chivas Regal Ultis
Only Craigellachie 16 Year Old 2007 (cask 900582) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Where to buy
Chivas Regal Ultis
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Craigellachie 16 Year Old 2007 (cask 900582) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange