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The Famous Grouse smoky black/ The Black Grouse

The Famous Grouse smoky black or the Black Grouse was first released in 2007 for the Swedish Market and is the peaty version of The Famous Grouse. They used fully matured Islay whisky, my guess is Caol Ila, and blended with the Famous Grouse. A very enjoyable scotch at an affordable price. NOSE: Peat notes,Continue reading “The Famous Grouse smoky black/ The Black Grouse”

Chivas Regal 25 years old

This is the original Chivas Regal blend. It was first released in 1909 and returned in 2007. In the 2010 whisky bible it was rated 95/100. NOSE Peach and Orange. A hint of nuts. PALATE Chocolate, fruits, oak FINISH Pleasantly long, chocolate and fruits Available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3slROvm

Chivas Regal Royal Salute 21 years old

Chivas Royal Salute 21 is, quite probably, the crescendo of smoothness for blends at this price range. Smoothness in whisky is hard to explain properly. I believe smoothness is two things; The lack of overpowering sensations in your nose and palate when drinking it and that “oh, now I feel it!” thought that pops inContinue reading “Chivas Regal Royal Salute 21 years old”

Chivas Regal “Gold Signature” 18 years old

Right in the middle of the Chivas Regal range you will find Chivas Regal “Gold Signature” 18 Year Old. It is the most popular of the band and is known for its dark chocolate, sherry, caramel and smoky flavor notes. NOSE: Marmalade, malt, dried fruits and dark chocolate. PALATE: Dark chocolate, oak, hints of orangeContinue reading “Chivas Regal “Gold Signature” 18 years old”

Chivas Regal 13 Sherry

“At Chivas we believe that blended is better – and nowhere is this more evident than with our new collection, which blends exceptional Scotch with a diverse, internationally-inspired palette of flavours.” Sandy Hyslop, Director of Blending at Chivas.No matter what you believe about blends, Chivas Regal is known for its great blends. This particular blendContinue reading “Chivas Regal 13 Sherry”

Glenfiddich Fire & Cane

Glenfiddich Fire & Cane is a bold fusion of smoky and sweet notes. The marriage between peated whisky and malts matured in bourbon barrels and then the finish in Latin rum casks, an exquisite whisky was created with campfire smokiness and toffee sweetness. NOSE Billowing soft peat notes, like distant smoke on the wind. RichContinue reading “Glenfiddich Fire & Cane”