ABV 40%
The first NAS Chivas Regal, and with a greater emphasis on sherry wood than usual. A valuable addition to the line-up.
Gavin Smith
Chivas Regal
Brand
Extra
Expression
Blended Malt
Type
No age statement
Age (Years)
2015
Year of Bottling
40%
ABV
Speyside
Region/Country
Standard (Distillery or blended)
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Glacé cherries, poached pears, milk chocolate, vanilla, and gingery fudge. \nFinally, mangos and sweet sherry.
Palate: Voluptuous mouth-feel, with spicy fruit, developing ginger and cinnamon, plus caramel and a hint of marzipan.
Finish: Dries quite slowly to liquorice and dark chocolate.
Comment: The first NAS Chivas Regal, and with a greater emphasis on sherry wood than usual. A valuable addition to the line-up.
Score: 7.8
Taster
Nose: Distinctly woody: sandal wood, pine resin and cedar in particular, alongside honey and marzipan.
Palate: Lots of Christmas pudding flavours to savour: rich stewed fruits, and sweet sherry spice.
Finish: Long and rich, with a hint of spice at the end.
Comment: Rich and sweet: a great after-dinner dram.
Score: 8.1
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