Chivas Regal Ultis vs Glengoyne 20 Year Old 1986 Peter's Choice

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

Chivas Regal UltisGlengoyne 20 Year Old 1986 Peter's Choice
DistilleryChivas RegalGlengoyne
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%51%
AgeNAS20 yr
Price£170£153.45
Rating5.00/5

Chivas Regal Ultis

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

Glengoyne 20 Year Old 1986 Peter's Choice

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Chivas Regal Ultis

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glengoyne 20 Year Old 1986 Peter's Choice

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glengoyne 20 Year Old 1986 Peter's Choice is better value at £153 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 £153.45)

Glengoyne 20 Year Old 1986 Peter's Choice

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£153.45 vs £170)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — 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 Glengoyne?

Glengoyne 20 Year Old 1986 Peter's Choice suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Honey

Only Chivas Regal Ultis

Fresh FruitMalt ExtractVanillaToasted

Only Glengoyne 20 Year Old 1986 Peter's Choice

SherriedDried FruitOld Wood

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