Chivas Regal 18 Year Old

Chivas Regal 18 Year Old

This has been an old favorite of mine for years, but now that I have discovered the joys of single malts, this remains as the only blend that I would still buy. Granted, I have yet to get my hands on a bottle of highly rated Ballantine's 17, but I am happy with this one. The only problem is that there are better and cheaper single malts available,...

Score 83/100

Chivas Regal 18 Year Old

Chivas Regal is one of the world’s bestselling blends. Their range has a classic 12 years old that can easily be found in the supermarket, but they also have an 18 year old and even a 25 year old. In my glass sits the 18 years old, composed of more than 20 whisky’s, both malt and grain. Did you know, by the way, that Chivas actually means ‘narrow...

Score 77/100

Chivas Regal 18 Year Old

Chivas Regal traces its name back to the House of Chivas, a large mansion that was built at Shivas in Aberdeenshire in 1640; the name is derived from the Gaelic ‘seamhas’, meaning ‘narrow place’. In 1801 Chivas Brothers opened a grocery store in Aberdeen. The store sold luxury foodstuffs such as coffee, exotic spices, French brandies and Caribbean...

Score 82/100

Chivas Regal 18 Year Old

This tasting took place in October 26, 2015, at a bar called El Imparcial in Madrid, Spain, EU. A clean and glittering amberish shade of pale golden pour. Aroma is raw cereal, smoke, bonfire and a hint of mandarin. Velvety, firm yet not aggressive mouthfeel leading to a smoky, medium-lasting finish. Not bad at all.

Score 87/100