Chivas Regal XV, sold as Chivas Regal 15 YO, was launched in 2018 as a blend of grain and single malt Scotch whiskies at least 15 years old, with Strathisla forming a significant component, finished in casks that previously held Grande Champagne Cognac. That cognac-cask finish is what sets it apart from the standard Chivas Regal range, layering in dark fruit, red grape and brandy-soaked sultana character on top of the house’s signature orchard-fruit, heather and honey Speyside malt base.
CHARACTER
Orange Peel: on the nose
Cinnamon: on the nose and finish
Dried Fruit: brandy-soaked sultanas
Red Grapes: on the nose, reflecting the cognac-cask influence
Vanilla: rich on the finish
TASTING NOTES
NOSE- Fruity sweetness and toasted oats, creamy oak, oranges and cinnamon, brown sugar and brandy-soaked sultanas.
PALATE- Oak, pepper and dried fruit, apples and cinnamon, buttery caramel and sultanas, with a luxurious silky mouthfeel.
FINISH- Cinnamon, toasted oak, vanilla and soft fruity notes, medium length, warming and delicious.
