Chivas Regal Ultis vs Inchmurrin 23 Year Old 1996 (cask 29) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)

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

Chivas Regal UltisInchmurrin 23 Year Old 1996 (cask 29) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)
DistilleryChivas RegalLoch Lomond
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%62.3%
AgeNAS23 yr
Price£170£149.96
Rating5.00/5

Chivas Regal Ultis

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

Inchmurrin 23 Year Old 1996 (cask 29) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Chivas Regal Ultis

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Inchmurrin 23 Year Old 1996 (cask 29) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Inchmurrin 23 Year Old 1996 (cask 29) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) 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 £149.96)

Inchmurrin 23 Year Old 1996 (cask 29) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£149.96 vs £170)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (62.3%) — 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 Inchmurrin?

Inchmurrin 23 Year Old 1996 (cask 29) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) 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

Toasted

Only Chivas Regal Ultis

HoneyFresh FruitMalt ExtractVanilla

Only Inchmurrin 23 Year Old 1996 (cask 29) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)

SherriedOld WoodDried FruitChocolate

Where to buy

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Inchmurrin 23 Year Old 1996 (cask 29) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)

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