Chivas Regal 18 Years Old

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 17 by Michael Jackson and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Creamy. Mint humbugs. Mint toffee. Palate Sherryish. Nutty. raisins. Vanilla. A suggestion of trifle. Finish Quite big. Soothing. Slightly smoky. Comment A bit overbalanced by sherry, but nicely rounded by the smoky finish.

Dave Broom Nose A little closed without water; hints of grass, crystallised fruits and butter toffee. Water brings a note of dry cracker which mellows into juicier aromas. Palate Solid rich stuff that stays in the mouth, all polished wood, soft leather, chocolate, black fruits, pipe smoke and balancing crunchiness. Finish Lush and fruity slowly crisping up. Comment Like a gentleman's club: all leather chairs, cigar smoke and murmured conversations. A beauty.