Chivas Regal Ultis vs Craigellachie 1995 (bottled 2016) (cask 16011) - Malts of Scotland

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

Chivas Regal UltisCraigellachie 1995 (bottled 2016) (cask 16011) - Malts of Scotland
DistilleryChivas RegalCraigellachie
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%52.2%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£170£125
Rating5.00/5

Chivas Regal Ultis

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner70/100
Value29/100

Craigellachie 1995 (bottled 2016) (cask 16011) - Malts of Scotland

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Chivas Regal Ultis

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Craigellachie 1995 (bottled 2016) (cask 16011) - Malts of Scotland

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Chivas Regal Ultis is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Craigellachie 1995 (bottled 2016) (cask 16011) - Malts of Scotland is better value at £125 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)

Craigellachie 1995 (bottled 2016) (cask 16011) - Malts of Scotland

Pros

  • +More affordable (£125 vs £170)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (52.2%) — 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 1995 (bottled 2016) (cask 16011) - Malts of Scotland 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

Toasted

Only Chivas Regal Ultis

HoneyFresh FruitMalt ExtractVanilla

Only Craigellachie 1995 (bottled 2016) (cask 16011) - Malts of Scotland

SherriedDried FruitChocolateOld Wood

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