Chivas Regal Ultis vs Glenturret 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 522) (Adelphi)

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

Chivas Regal UltisGlenturret 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 522) (Adelphi)
DistilleryChivas RegalGlenturret
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%51.8%
AgeNAS25 yr
Price£170£146.76
Rating5.00/5

Chivas Regal Ultis

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

Glenturret 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 522) (Adelphi)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Chivas Regal Ultis

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenturret 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 522) (Adelphi)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glenturret 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 522) (Adelphi) is better value at £147 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 £146.76)

Glenturret 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 522) (Adelphi)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£146.76 vs £170)

Cons

  • High ABV (51.8%) — 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 Glenturret?

Glenturret 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 522) (Adelphi) 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

HoneyVanillaToasted

Only Chivas Regal Ultis

Fresh FruitMalt Extract

Only Glenturret 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 522) (Adelphi)

Old WoodNutty

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