Jose-Massu-Espinel
Chivas Regal Jubilee Reserve 1990
Blended — Speyside, Scotland
Reviewed
November 14, 2023 (edited November 15, 2023)
I don't know if the "Queen's Award for Export Achievement" still exist, but Chivas Regal won this prize quite a few times back in the day. Actually i know for a fact that Chivas have won it at least 4 times, in 1973, 1976, 1990 and 1995; and i know this, because i have the commemorative bottle of 1990 & 1995.
This is the review of "Chivas Regal Jubilee Reserve" which is the 1990's special bottling to celebrate the award i previously explained. Of course the decanter and the label doesn't look at all as a traditional Chivas Regal, let's see if the "juice" inside is any good.
Bottled at 40%abv.
On the nose, this is very good. Caramelized oranges, marmalades and impalpable sugar. Acid fruits; Moka mixed with orange peels. It also has notes of recently baked brownies. After a couple of sips, i got lemon meringue, and a magnificent note of cremee brulee.
On the palate, it flows on the same rythm: Vanilla, lemon meringue, almonds. Very nutty.
Aftertaste is also nice. Lemon zest, salt and ginger. Acid fruits.
Overall, this felt elegant on the nose, palate and it was very rewarding in the finish. This is clearly a fancier Chivas Regal, intended to be a celebration dram, a truly limited edition of only 2000 bottles. I think this is very well crafted, and that is why my score for it is a solid 91 over 100.
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