Chivas Regal
8.8

Chivas Regal

Extra 13, Selectively Finished in Rum Casks

ABV 40%

Lovely stuff, everything is in balance, just what a blend should do really.

Rob Allanson

Specification

Chivas Brothers

Chivas Regal

Brand

Pernod Ricard

Bottler

Extra 13, Selectively Finished in Rum Casks

Expression

Blended

Type

13

Age (Years)

40%

ABV

Scotland

Region/Country

Standard (Distillery or blended)

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Rob Allanson

Taster

Nose: Straight back to summer days of high heat, warm grass and hot car seats. 70s suntan lotion and Bounty bars.

Palate: Full on trail mix with dried pineapple, honey roasted cashew nuts, rum and raisin ice cream floats with American Cream Soda.

Finish: Just takes its time with plenty of sweetness and that roasted nuttiness.

Comment: Lovely stuff, everything is in balance, just what a blend should do really.

Score: 8.5

Becky Paskin

Taster

Nose: Crunchy tropical muesli with toasted oats and coconut, brimming with raisins, dried grapefruit peel, cranberries and papaya.

Palate: Creamy with lots of dried tropical fruits: apricot, papaya and mango with a healthy dollop of vanilla cream. A handful of toasted coconut shavings sprinkled on top.

Finish: Coconut pannacotta and diced mango too.

Comment: Really delicious. Good enough to convert those single malt snobs.

Score: 9

8.8
Overall Score

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