Chivas Regal Ultis vs Wemyss Malts 25 Year Old - A Quarter Passed

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

Chivas Regal UltisWemyss Malts 25 Year Old - A Quarter Passed
DistilleryChivas RegalWemyss Malts
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltBlended Malt
ABV40%53.6%
AgeNAS25 yr
Price£170£187.29
Rating5.00/5

Chivas Regal Ultis

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

Wemyss Malts 25 Year Old - A Quarter Passed

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Chivas Regal Ultis

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Wemyss Malts 25 Year Old - A Quarter Passed

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Chivas Regal Ultis is better value at £170 vs £187.

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 affordable (£170 vs £187.29)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Wemyss Malts 25 Year Old - A Quarter Passed

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (53.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£187.29 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 Wemyss?

Wemyss Malts 25 Year Old - A Quarter Passed 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

HoneyVanillaToasted

Only Chivas Regal Ultis

Fresh FruitMalt Extract

Only Wemyss Malts 25 Year Old - A Quarter Passed

Old WoodDried Fruit

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