Chivas Regal 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Blended Scotch Whisky
- Distillery
- Chivas Regal
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £110
- Tasting notes
- Vanilla, Honey, Malt Extract, Toasted, Citric
- Description
- Chivas Regal's flagship 12-year-old blended Scotch, bottled in the 1980s at 43%, represents the house style that made this brand a global bestseller. The blend marries grain whisky sweetness with malt complexity, delivering honeyed grain, subtle oak spice, and a soft maltiness. The palate is smooth and approachable, with a clean, medium finish. A reliable everyday blended Scotch for those seeking consistent quality and accessibility.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Chivas Regal 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Blended Scotch Whisky is a from Chivas Regal (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect sweet, oaky and fruity character — vanilla, honey, malt extract, toasted. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A premium pour worth the price.
Chivas Regal's flagship 12-year-old blended Scotch, bottled in the 1980s at 43%, represents the house style that made this brand a global bestseller. The blend marries grain whisky sweetness with malt complexity, delivering honeyed grain, subtle oak spice, and a soft maltiness. The palate is smooth and approachable, with a clean, medium finish. A reliable everyday blended Scotch for those seeking consistent quality and accessibility.
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