Chivas Regal Mizunara

A sweeter version of the 12YO scotch

Peach, banana, caramel. Very smooth and complex flavors. So much better than dewars Japanese smooth.

I am a chivas fan, and i can tell you that after Royal Salute 21yo, this one is their best expression maybe paired with the "Ultis" one. Its name, "mizunara" comes from the special japanese cask they have used to partly mature it. Originally it was intended only for the japanese market. Bottled at 40%abv, tawny color. On the nose, vanilla cookies, the ones use to make the crest of a pie. Floral notes, orange, flour, a small herbal spiciness also present. Very nice aroma. On the palate, it is very tasty. Yeah, that is the proper description. Allspice, Vanilla, Oaky; that Almond/Nutty typical note from Chivas. Ashes and coal. Pretty stuff. Aftertaste is mizunara oaky, i consider this a perk. Overall this is a very nice dram, i believe it costs around 50$ so you might as well grab it. My score for it is 87 over 100.

Granny smith apples still on the tree. A wisp of velvety cream then smoke. Some fine wood rounding it but never making itself unwelcome. Very, very nicely composed so its already a little Japanese that way. The casking is partial (bottle says 'some') so the full effect is hard to discern but you do notice the wood had more going for it than European or american by itself flavor-wise. Really makes me want to try a finish with more Mizu because again: the wood tastes great. Nose is butterscotch and vanilla for me. In the middle I'd maybe add the malt and grain whisky usage gives suuuuuch a luxurious cream/rich/malt it would be a shame to not enjoy this one neat. The finish is really smooth. I think Chivas could've given us a little more than 40%, but oh well. It wouldve gone to 4.0 or 4.25 easily with some more punch. The wife picked this out for my birthday as a surprise. Wife knows best ;)

Ok so here we go with another. I get mostly vanilla and light praline on the nose. Some honey and caramel vanilla on the palate. A bit of ethanol creeps in on the back end. It’s a quick finish with cocoa powder and honey. I wouldn’t buy another bottle and may or may not pass on a drink depending on what else was available. Iechyd da!