Chivas Regal Ultis vs Glenfarclas 17 Year Old - Spirit of Stirling Whisky Festival 2013

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

Chivas Regal UltisGlenfarclas 17 Year Old - Spirit of Stirling Whisky Festival 2013
DistilleryChivas RegalGlenfarclas
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%43%
AgeNAS17 yr
Price£170£129.95
Rating5.00/5

Chivas Regal Ultis

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

Glenfarclas 17 Year Old - Spirit of Stirling Whisky Festival 2013

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Chivas Regal Ultis

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenfarclas 17 Year Old - Spirit of Stirling Whisky Festival 2013

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glenfarclas 17 Year Old - Spirit of Stirling Whisky Festival 2013 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 £129.95)

Glenfarclas 17 Year Old - Spirit of Stirling Whisky Festival 2013

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£129.95 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 Glenfarclas?

Glenfarclas 17 Year Old - Spirit of Stirling Whisky Festival 2013 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyVanillaToasted

Only Chivas Regal Ultis

Fresh FruitMalt Extract

Only Glenfarclas 17 Year Old - Spirit of Stirling Whisky Festival 2013

SherriedDried Fruit

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