Chivas Regal is a world-famous Scotch blend which was first made in the early 20th century by Chivas Brothers. The company can trace its roots back to 1801, with the opening of a grocers at Number 13 King Street, Aberdeen. Selling luxury food, coffee and spices, it wasn't until half a century later that the company started to make whisky, and then not until post-US Prohibition that Chivas Regal 12 Year Old was first officially released. F. Paul Pacult described Chivas Regal 12 as "the blend for grown-ups", awarding it an impressive 9 out of 10. It's a very apt statement - this is a very refined blended whisky, with herbs, honey and fruit leaping forth on the palate. Regularly lauded by the critics, this is a superb blend in its price category, representing great value for money.
A creamy, aromatic melange of vanilla custard, hints of aniseed, lemon curd and butter toffee. Wood shavings and dried banana chips develop with just a hint of cassis.
More of those banana chips showing through on the palate, this time there's a creamy hit of barley malt too, pepped up with a little allspice. Notes of ground walnut and caramel.
Light spice and black pepper on the tail. Lingering notes of cereal sweetness.
A spicy, beautifully balanced blend. Lots going on here.
It's best together with a glass of water, more smoother and gentle that way. Light spicy, some weak bitter taste. Not complex, and the finish could have been more interesting, could have last longer. I think I'll buy this again, but it's not my first priority when it comes to whiskies. A whisky just over the average level, but that's not bad.
I love Scotch whisky and I love to drink it. That means, 0,2 to 0,3 l per night are my average consumption. It goes without saying that I don't bother about expensive Single Malts. I am rather looking for affordable Scotch Whiskies, Single Malts or blends, which provide a reasonably enjoyable drinking experience. So far, I have mainly feasted on Johnnie Walker Black Label and Glenmorangie The Original 10 years. Now I will add this Chivas Regal 12 Year Old to my list. It is not as complex and good as the JWBL, let alone the Glenmorangie. But it makes a decent change to my standard blend every day whisky JWBL. Nice nose, solid palate, you can feel that they are trying to reach up to the Black Label. And, I must admit, they do not miss it all too far.
I bought a 2 oz bottle of this at total wine. Im not much of an alcohol drinker but i thought this was good. Ive had one other whisky which was a lot smoother but this has more flavor. I believe one of the other reviews said they tasted a bit of peppermint, i would agree on that. Its nice and sweet and not a lot of after taste(which I like). Like I said i didnt buy a full bottle, im guessing the price is somewhere between 35-42, i feel as though it could be cheaper but thats just my opinion. I could see this being many peoples favourite whisky. Slainte mhar
I change my mind, I wrote the review below and realized I was being too harsh. Chivas regal 12 is delicate, the grains in whisky is well blended, whereby its integrated well into the whisky. For $40 you can get better stuff, but its all personal preference. If you want to get a whisky that is delicate and floral without being too offensive with any taste such as peat then this is for you. that being said, this whisky is not too flavourful in anyway, although it is very sweet.
I been a single malt drinker for awhile now, and lately have been exploring blends just because i want to broaden my perspective on whisky. Anyways, I just tried some of this chivas, its not bad but its not good. Would I buy this again? probably not, this is because its overpriced, teacher's higland cream is MUCH better, tastes way silkier and rich. Chivas 12, is very bland and "delicate" its very thin. For the same price, johnnie walker black crushes chivas 12. So what im saying is, if you're looking for an overpriced blend that is okay to drink i guess this would be it.
