GeologyJack
Chivas Regal 12 Year
Blended — Scotland
Reviewed
July 31, 2016 (edited October 29, 2016)
I was surprised by this one. It was the only scotch offering during an icebreaker for a climate change conference I attended in DC. Getting a pour that was not 90% ice was a challenge but once I convinced the bartender that I really did want only one ice cube, I had something I could work with. The nose had just a hint of smoke with vanilla, oak and caramel. I tasted fresh fruit (apples?) with enough peat to say yeah, this is scotch. As the ice melted the peat became more evident and I found myself warming up to this blend. The dry glass was "scotchy". Given its affordability, I might have to get some for the shelf.
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This blend is not a bad option, when choice is limited. At least it got an age statement and the quality could certainly be worse. Not sure if I'd spend money on older versions though... I'd probably buy some Single Malts instead.
I've got this one, the 18 year old and the Extra variation waiting in the wings to do a three-way comparison as soon as I kill off a few more open bottles on my bar. I'm really looking forward to giving all 3 a serious run through. Cheers.
Hmm... Tried a silly little miniature of this year's ago, you make me want to give it another pass...