ABV 40%
Lovely stuff, everything is in balance, just what a blend should do really.
Rob Allanson
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
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
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
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