First Impressions
Created in 1997 by then-master blender Colin Scott, Chivas 18 Gold Signature was designed as the pinnacle pour of the range. It famously contains 'eighty-five flavour notes per drop'.
Distillery & Heritage
Built around aged Strathisla, Longmorn and Glen Keith malts and vatted with mature Speyside grain, the 18 is a deep, sherry-influenced expression of the house style. Scott's signature sits embossed on every bottle.
Tasting Notes in Detail
The nose is layered and seductive — dark chocolate, fig, candied orange and sandalwood. The palate is properly velvety: rich raisin, prune and cocoa over a soft sherry-oak backbone.
Verdict
One of the great luxury blends.
