Chivas Regal Ultis vs El Dorado 2012 LBI-DHE High Ester Blend Rum

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

Chivas Regal UltisEl Dorado 2012 LBI-DHE High Ester Blend Rum
DistilleryChivas RegalEl Dorado
Region
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeBlended Malt
ABV40%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£170£130
Rating5.00/5

Chivas Regal Ultis

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

El Dorado 2012 LBI-DHE High Ester Blend Rum

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Chivas Regal Ultis

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

El Dorado 2012 LBI-DHE High Ester Blend Rum

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

El Dorado 2012 LBI-DHE High Ester Blend Rum is better value at £130 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 £130)

El Dorado 2012 LBI-DHE High Ester Blend Rum

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£130 vs £170)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 El?

El Dorado 2012 LBI-DHE High Ester Blend Rum suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Fresh Fruit

Only Chivas Regal Ultis

HoneyMalt ExtractVanillaToasted

Only El Dorado 2012 LBI-DHE High Ester Blend Rum

OilyYeasty

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