Chivas Regal Ultis vs Linkwood 28 Year Old 1987 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)

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

Chivas Regal UltisLinkwood 28 Year Old 1987 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
DistilleryChivas RegalLinkwood
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%58.4%
AgeNAS28 yr
Price£170£124.49
Rating5.00/5

Chivas Regal Ultis

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

Linkwood 28 Year Old 1987 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Chivas Regal Ultis

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Linkwood 28 Year Old 1987 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Linkwood 28 Year Old 1987 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) is better value at £124 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 £124.49)

Linkwood 28 Year Old 1987 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£124.49 vs £170)

Cons

  • High ABV (58.4%) — 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 28 Year Old 1987 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) 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

HoneyMalt ExtractToasted

Only Chivas Regal Ultis

Fresh FruitVanilla

Only Linkwood 28 Year Old 1987 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)

Old WoodNutty

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