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.
Smooth, malty and medium bodied. Subtler than JW Red, deeper than Grouse. One of the better blends although a little overpriced.
Good blend smooth to have
Smell gives you vanilla first hand with some spice. Taste is smooth and sweet, like taking a mouthful of pudding. A bit too sweet for my taste. There is a huge kick-back after swallowing though, like it's fighting to go down. What starts sweet ends like a bad case of indigestion and it's not fun. It's okay if you want a drink after supper I suppose. I would recommend for those with a more delicate palate due to its dessert like taste, if you don't mind the sensation of it punching your esophagus on the way down...
Sweet fruity notes, carmalized apples, savory overtones and tangy amplitudes. Charismatic and subtle warmth going down. Well worth a try for the price.
I couldn't tell the difference between this and low priced whisky in India ..I tried hard to feel that difference but it tastes like local spirit
