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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 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”

Cardhu Gold Reserve

Cardhu is known, in general, for being an easy-drinking and sweeter style of Speyside whisky. Gold Reserve, in particular, has aged gracefully in toasted oak casks, that gives birth to notes of toffee apples. NOSE Sweet. Red apple, pear and orange. Tropical fruits. PALATE Dry sweetness and orange. Cedar, cocoa, spices. FINISH Peppery spices, cocoa,Continue reading “Cardhu Gold Reserve”

Cardhu 18

Cardhu 18-year-old stayed all these years in the cask, for a richer and more complex flavour. As expected, it retains Cardhu’s soft, approachable style adding notes of chocolate, leather and rich fruit. NOSE Fruits like plums, pears and cherries. Hints of menthol. PALATE Fruit, chocolate, cherry liqueur. FINISH Complex, long, smooth and rich in cocoa.Continue reading “Cardhu 18”

Cardhu 15

Aged for 15 years, this is a delightful expression from Speyside. The heat and flavour purity fired in Cardhu malt whiskeys is often described as silky. A single malt slowly revealed to be of a richer character than you first imagine. NOSE Fruits, spices, vanilla, toffee and hints of coconut. PALATE Peppery, lightly charred. ToffeContinue reading “Cardhu 15”

Glenfiddich 21 Years Old

Scotland. The Caribbean. Patiently matured for 21 years, this traditional Speyside whisky is rich and ripe with the Glenfiddich signature notes. Malt Master, Brian Kinsman,  hand picks selected barrels and adds a sublime finishing touch. By finishing this 21 Year Old in Caribbean rum casks it awakens the liquid, rousing it with extra exotic notesContinue reading “Glenfiddich 21 Years Old”