'The blend for grown-ups, for people who have made their rites of passage and are ready to enjoy their success. Sweet, but not cloying. Buxom, but not overblown. Balanced. 9/10.' Paul Pacult in Whisky Magazine April 2000 Web-Exclusive Price!
A good blend it has to be said. Main reasons being it is a good introductory dram for those new to the whisky world, due to the gentle finish and hints of honey and vanilla it possesses. I do believe it is overvalued and the image of it being used in cocktail bars is almost offensive. Would say try before you buy as their are some 'unique'subtleties. I do often see this served over ice
- timp1985, 13 days ago
A good whiskey, I really like it. Not smokey at all in my opinion.
- anonymous, 26th Sep '11
Hmmm, not sure what to make of this one .. too light, vanilla-ish flavours. Every time i pick it up, it reminds me of an insipid JD. Very dissapointing, coming in a nice silver box and all, lol. For the price of a blend, a bottle of JW B Label is a way better choice. In fact, for the price, forget this and get a single malt, a fine bottle of Old Pultney 12 yr old perhaps, or Highland Park. Let's face it, at this price point, the afformentioned choices are significantly better..
- anonymous, 15th May '11
light amber appearance. smells a little bit peaty. tastes of honey, seasalt, hazelnut and cannabis. finished this highly impressed. better than Johnnie Walker Black in my opinion 95 points
- corey, 25th Mar '11
ITs relatively cheap, but nice and easy to drink. Drink enjoy, no snobbery
- anonymous, 21st Mar '11
I've not long started to drink whisky, only tried Speyburn,Isle of jura,JW Black Label. My late Grandfather used to work at the Chivas distillery making the wooden casks as well as drink the whisky as well. It is a VERY easy blend to drink, sweet but not too sickly and smooth (no harshness at all).
- Dave, 1st Nov '10
Very mild and easy to drink, its not smokey in the least contrary to an earlier review, its an entry whiskey for me , its the kind of whiskey you offer your girlfriend to try and get her into blends. Thats not to say its poor its very nice , but If your after a darker stronger 12 year old go for JW black, or the famous grouse black, the latter being significantly younger and cheaper but is my current favourite scotch.
- anonymous, 2nd Jul '10
Foul evil spirit, it was once a great blend, but when the big dogs got hold of the brand the quality went down. It has a sinister reputation for hang over?s the world over. Drink with caution, and moderation unless you want a Scottish marching band trampling you brain the next day.
- Bartender, 14th Apr '10
Thoroughly enjoyed a bottle of Chivas Regal this Christmas, smooth and warm and I'd recommend it.
- Philip P, 30th Dec '09
A very mild smooth blend no bite or burn if this is what you're looking for then great. Don't buy if you only like peaty salty whiskies this isn't one of them.
- Martin., 14th Dec '09
Perfect example of image over product.Very average blend, much better stuff out there, try JW Black, or if money is an object, go for Teachers, White Horse, or Black Bottle.All the aforementioned put Chivas to shame.
- anonymous, 22nd Nov '09
GORD: Smokiest whisky you ever tasted??? Guess you havent tasted a smokey whisky before...This whisky is great, and i enjoy it together with Toblerone chocolaten :)
- JN, 10th Oct '09
This is the finest and most noble whisky you will ever find! No one above!
- anonymous, 14th Aug '09
This is the smokiest whiskey i have ever tasted. its like someone is smoking a giant cigar in the room with you. i guess its just the peat but, it is ok as long as you dont compare it to anything side by side with a single malt otherwise you may be greatly disappointed with this whiskey. makes a 8/10 by it self and a 2/10 compared next to a single malt like speyside 12 yr.
- gord, 21st Mar '09
I couldnt believe this was a blended. Its as smooth as most malt's, sweet to the nose and taste and full of rounded flavour without anything specific being picked up. Recommend this as an equal alternative to Glenfiddich, Glenlivet and the like.
- matt13, 30th Apr '08
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