Chivas Regal Ultis vs Linkwood 21 Year Old 1997 - Artist Collective (La Maison Du Whisky)

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

Chivas Regal UltisLinkwood 21 Year Old 1997 - Artist Collective (La Maison Du Whisky)
DistilleryChivas RegalLinkwood
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%58%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£170£145.55
Rating5.00/5

Chivas Regal Ultis

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

Linkwood 21 Year Old 1997 - Artist Collective (La Maison Du Whisky)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Chivas Regal Ultis

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Linkwood 21 Year Old 1997 - Artist Collective (La Maison Du Whisky)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Linkwood 21 Year Old 1997 - Artist Collective (La Maison Du Whisky) is better value at £146 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 £145.55)

Linkwood 21 Year Old 1997 - Artist Collective (La Maison Du Whisky)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£145.55 vs £170)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (58%) — 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 Linkwood?

Linkwood 21 Year Old 1997 - Artist Collective (La Maison Du Whisky) 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 Linkwood 21 Year Old 1997 - Artist Collective (La Maison Du Whisky)

SherriedDried FruitOld WoodLeathery

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