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Whisky Review: Chivas Regal 12 year old Blended Scotch Whisky

Jason Debly
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Whisky Review Chivas Regal 12 years Blended Scotch Whisky Category Blended Scotch Whisky Core Malts in Blend Strathisla, Glen Grant, Glenlivet, Glenburgie, Braeval. Distribution Widely available in over 151 countries. Format 750ml ABV 40% Artificial Color? Yes. Chill Filtration? Yes. Closure Plastic twist-off cap. Age Statement 12 years - no grain or malt whiskies less than 12 years and certainly some are older. Style of Whisky Classic Speyside "Nose" (undiluted) Vanilla, reserved oak, citrus, sliced apple. "Palate" (undiluted) Wild honey, spiced pumpkin pie, caramel, English cream, sugar pie, maple syrup on pancakes. Sweetness is not cloyingly so. "Finish" (undiluted) While it is a short finish, the flavors are: lemon meringue, lemon zest, touch of smoke, slightest of slightest hint of peat, a sweetness that transitions to sour, and finally black pepper. A distinct black pepper. General Impressions I like this blended Scotch.  …...more
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Whisky Review: Chivas Regal 12 year old Blended Scotch Whisky
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2017Sep 7
Whisky Review Chivas Regal 12 years Blended Scotch Whisky Category Blended Scotch Whisky Core Malts in Blend Strathisla, Glen Grant, Glenlivet, Glenburgie, Braeval. Distribution Widely available in over 151 countries. Format 750ml ABV 40% Artificial Color? Yes. Chill Filtration? Yes. Closure Plastic twist-off cap. Age Statement 12 years - no grain or malt whiskies less than 12 years and certainly some are older. Style of Whisky Classic Speyside "Nose" (undiluted) Vanilla, reserved oak, citrus, sliced apple. "Palate" (undiluted) Wild honey, spiced pumpkin pie, caramel, English cream, sugar pie, maple syrup on pancakes. Sweetness is not cloyingly so. "Finish" (undiluted) While it is a short finish, the flavors are: lemon meringue, lemon zest, touch of smoke, slightest of slightest hint of peat, a sweetness that transitions to sour, and finally black pepper. A distinct black pepper. General Impressions I like this blended Scotch. It is not too grainy that is typical of a lot of blends. It is honey and sunshine in a glass. Virtually no peat or smoke, but that's ok. I think the novice Scotch fan will really like Chivas Regal 12 years because it is balanced with no off-putting flavors. In this regard, whisky newbies may prefer this over Johnnie Walker Black Label that has much more smoke and spiciness that novices may not enjoy. When you factor in the price point, often on sale, what is there to dislike? Cheers! Jason Debly https://jason-scotchreviews.blogspot....   / jasondebly   https://plus.google.com/u/0/+JasonDebly

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Jason Debly

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