Chivas Regal
7.2

Chivas Regal

Extra 13, Selectively Matured in Oloroso Sherry Casks

ABV 40%

A good solid whisky, perfect for everyday use, I would be inclined to use soda water to liven it up with the bubbles.

Rob Allanson

Specification

Chivas Brothers

Chivas Regal

Brand

Pernod Ricard

Bottler

Extra 13, Selectively Matured in Oloroso Sherry Casks

Expression

Blended

Type

13

Age (Years)

40%

ABV

Scotland

Region/Country

Standard (Distillery or blended)

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Rob Allanson

Taster

Nose: Closed off and reveals nothing at first. Give it a little time to open and there’s some sweetness, Mars Bar – caramel, nougat, honeycomb and milk chocolate as well.

Palate: All that sweetness opens up with vanilla sugar, maple syrup, salted caramel and hints of maturing cigar leaf.

Finish: Ends its conversation swiftly with sweetness and a grainy edge at the end.

Comment: A good solid whisky, perfect for everyday use, I would be inclined to use soda water to liven it up with the bubbles.

Score: 7.1

Becky Paskin

Taster

Nose: Shier than the last toilet roll in Tesco. After time there’s some caramel, vanilla and sandalwood here.

Palate: The fruit is just about present in overripe blueberries but this is a very oak-driven dram, with lots of buttery popcorn, vanilla and caramel.

Finish: Tunnocks caramel wafers.

Comment: Decent cask-driven blend though I’d have liked to see more of the spirit character to it.

Score: 7.3

7.2
Overall Score

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