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.
NICE
Cant go wrong for a gift. Little light in color lately, but the taste is still phenomenal. Way better than JWB12.
Superb
I love malt whiskies and of late some blends as well. Not all single malts are good nor are all blends inferior. Chivas 12 yo, Johnnie Walker Black Label and Ballantine's 12 yo are fine examples of good blends at very reasonable prices. It is a fagrant and flavourful drink best taken neat or with a spoonful of still water-an enjoyable treat after a hard day's work. One well known reviewer claims that there is a slight bitter after taste (presumably from multiple re-use of oak casks) which i find almost undiscrenable. A good dram for those cold nights.
Superb
