Chivas Regal Ultis vs GlenAllachie 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 1036) - Premier Cru Classé

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

Chivas Regal UltisGlenAllachie 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 1036) - Premier Cru Classé
DistilleryChivas RegalGlenAllachie
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%59.9%
AgeNAS11 yr
Price£170£150
Rating5.00/5

Chivas Regal Ultis

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

GlenAllachie 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 1036) - Premier Cru Classé

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Chivas Regal Ultis

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

GlenAllachie 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 1036) - Premier Cru Classé

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

GlenAllachie 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 1036) - Premier Cru Classé is better value at £150 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 £150)

GlenAllachie 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 1036) - Premier Cru Classé

Pros

  • +More affordable (£150 vs £170)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (59.9%) — 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 GlenAllachie?

GlenAllachie 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 1036) - Premier Cru Classé 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

Fresh Fruit

Only Chivas Regal Ultis

HoneyMalt ExtractVanillaToasted

Only GlenAllachie 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 1036) - Premier Cru Classé

Cooked FruitSherriedNuttyOld Wood

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