Chivas Regal Ultis vs Tomatin 25 Year Old 1988 - Batch 2

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

Chivas Regal UltisTomatin 25 Year Old 1988 - Batch 2
DistilleryChivas RegalTomatin
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%46%
AgeNAS25 yr
Price£170£172.66
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Chivas Regal Ultis

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

Tomatin 25 Year Old 1988 - Batch 2

Smoke64/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner50/100
Value29/100

Chivas Regal Ultis

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tomatin 25 Year Old 1988 - Batch 2

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Chivas Regal Ultis is better value at £170 vs £173.

For beginners: Chivas Regal Ultis is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Chivas Regal Ultis

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£170 vs £172.66)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Tomatin 25 Year Old 1988 - Batch 2

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£172.66 vs £170)

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 Tomatin?

Tomatin 25 Year Old 1988 - Batch 2 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyVanillaToasted

Only Chivas Regal Ultis

Fresh FruitMalt Extract

Only Tomatin 25 Year Old 1988 - Batch 2

Cooked FruitSmokey

Where to buy

Chivas Regal Ultis

Tomatin 25 Year Old 1988 - Batch 2

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