Monthly Archives: Dec 2014

Review: Chivas Regal 12yo Blended Scotch Whisky

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chivas-regal-12-year-old-whiskyChivas Regal 12yo Blended Scotch Whisky – 40% abv

It’s one you’ll see on shelves easily enough, and one that tries to looks more classy than some. But it’s new to me, so let’s have a whirl!

Colour: Not overly packed with E150 caramel colouring, but the bottle says there is some which isn’t a surprise; mass produced whisky needs a drop to help with consistency so we’re told.
Nose: A fairly classic light blended nose to this, gentle oaks and fruit, a drop of toffee.
Palate: It’s a touch sweeter and more alluring than the nose leads you to believe. You can tell it’s made up of whisky that’s aged, that’s good. There’s a nice citrus (orange lead) note.
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Review: The Naked Grouse

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The Naked Grouse – 40%

the_famous_grouse_naked__76812_origWhat can I say… I rather like the packaging, even if it’s obviously intended to lure single malt fans towards the brand (if it works then good on them I say). The tagline for the whisky is “for the sophisticated whisky drinker that savours a dram”. The rest of the PR reads as follows with my notes and thoughts after…

The Naked Grouse is a unique and expertly crafted, small batch blended Scotch whisky containing hand-blended world-renowned malts that combine to produce a sweet, rich and smooth taste. The exceptional blend was inspired by William Gloag of The Famous Grouse family and his pioneering discovery of sherry cask maturation. This innovative process, along with an enduring legacy of expertise, creates a stunning example of the blender’s art and results in a sophisticated dram with notes of cherry compote, spicy cinnamon and dark chocolate.

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My Dewar’s Last Great Malts Trip – Day Two

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So, I’ve been on a Last Great Malts trip, kindly put on by Dewar’s… To read about day one of the trip, go here.

Day 2, and it’s a bright and early start. Actually, I tell a lie, it’s an early start with a sore head, but a good full Scottish breakfast and coffee later and the world seems just about right again. Which is a good thing as we’re straight back onto the coach for the next part of our tour. It’s a different coach to yesterday, we won’t mention the mishap the day before.
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