Chivas Regal Ultis vs Smögen 2012 (bottled 2022) (cask 34) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Chivas Regal Ultis
Chivas Regal
★ 5.00
£170
Smögen 2012 (bottled 2022) (cask 34) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Smögen
£168
| Chivas Regal Ultis | Smögen 2012 (bottled 2022) (cask 34) - Berry Bros. & Rudd | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Chivas Regal | Smögen |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Sweden |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 59.6% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £170 | £168.2 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Chivas Regal Ultis
Smögen 2012 (bottled 2022) (cask 34) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Chivas Regal Ultis
Smögen 2012 (bottled 2022) (cask 34) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Quick verdict
Chivas Regal Ultis is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Smögen 2012 (bottled 2022) (cask 34) - Berry Bros. & Rudd is better value at £168 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 £168.2)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Smögen 2012 (bottled 2022) (cask 34) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£168.2 vs £170)
Cons
- −High ABV (59.6%) — 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 Smögen?
Smögen 2012 (bottled 2022) (cask 34) - Berry Bros. & Rudd 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
Only Chivas Regal Ultis
Only Smögen 2012 (bottled 2022) (cask 34) - Berry Bros. & Rudd