There is a lot to like about Whisky Review: Chivas Regal 18 on paper. and $72.00. Lemon rind with a touch of alcohol gives way to fresh pine but not quite new timbers, let us see if it lives up to expectations.
Palate
There is sweetness here, like a hard candy, but it doesn’t overwhelm. The palate opens with wisps of peat smoke, but it is extremely light and approachable. Across the mid-palate we have rich vanilla and creamy chocolate milk, although there is some acidity through the initial taste. Like drinking a cloud. What a delightful beverage and worthy of the following. As far as blended Scotch goes this is an outstanding entry point. This isn’t going to blow you away, and for an 18-year-old beverage, the flavors are on the wrong side of robust for my taste preferences. However, it goes down smooth, has a beautiful presentation, and could easily help a new Scotch drinker fall in love with the style. The hallmark for this whisky’s continued success is just how approachable and easy it is to drink; this has a little something for virtually every palate out there and I’d be hard pressed to find someone who would turn down a nice pour of it. For those reasons it’s a respectable blended Scotch and you should not be afraid to try it, or gift it. You would almost believe this is a non-alcoholic Scotch with how easy it goes down and feels in the mouth. In a phrase, this felt like a sampler platter of Scotch, a little bit of everything.
Finish
It doesn’t burn going down and is extremely light. Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by Whiskeyful or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.
The Bottom Line
Whisky Review: Chivas Regal 18 delivers the goods. It is well-made, genuinely enjoyable, and at $72.00. Lemon rind with a touch of alcohol gives way to fresh pine but not quite new timbers represents solid value for what you are getting. I would happily buy this again.
