Chivas Regal Ultis vs Mortlach 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 5185) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)

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

Chivas Regal UltisMortlach 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 5185) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)
DistilleryChivas RegalMortlach
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%46%
AgeNAS25 yr
Price£170£189.62
Rating5.00/5

Chivas Regal Ultis

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

Mortlach 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 5185) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Chivas Regal Ultis

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 5185) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Chivas Regal Ultis is better value at £170 vs £190.

For beginners: Mortlach 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 5185) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Chivas Regal Ultis

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£170 vs £189.62)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Mortlach 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 5185) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£189.62 vs £170)
  • 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 Mortlach?

Mortlach 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 5185) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Honey

Only Chivas Regal Ultis

Fresh FruitMalt ExtractVanillaToasted

Only Mortlach 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 5185) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)

SherriedChocolateDried FruitOld Wood

Where to buy

Chivas Regal Ultis

Mortlach 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 5185) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)

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