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@whiskypund77161 · 2026-10-22 · from the Chivas Regal guy
Chivas Regal XV, rated 92. Marmalade and cinnamon buns, then dark fruit and toffee — velvety smooth, wood spice on the finish. $89 this week, which is what it usually sells around. That's $4.03 a standard drink, against $6.28 for a pint at the pub.
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  • Prices at Dan Murphy's as of 2026-10-22 (22 October 2026); vintage 2026-10-22.1; bottles: Chivas Regal XV 15 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky 700mL.
  • Chivas Regal XV 15 rating: rated 92 (identity.review_rating)
  • Chivas Regal XV 15 rating band: top share of the whiskies at Dan Murphy's: 14% (identity.review_rating_pctile)
  • Chivas Regal XV 15 price this week: $89 (price.ticket)
  • Chivas Regal XV 15 usual price: $89 (price_guide.usual)
  • Chivas Regal XV 15 per standard drink: $4.03 (price.ticket / standard drinks)
  • a pint at the pub, per standard drink (about $13 a pint, about 2 standard drinks): $6.28 (PUB_PINT)
  • a pint at the pub: $13 (PUB_PINT)

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premium over CE 360° · shared scale 0% to +70% across the eleven
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