Review by: TOModera

This was a new scotch for me. I normally have Chivas Regal 12 when I’m out at a new bar and the Scotch selection isn’t quite existent. For my birthday a buddy gave me a bottle of Chivas Regal 18 for my birthday. So, without further ado, here is my 3rd Scotch review.

(Apologies for the stock image, the bottle has been emptied and my wife’s usual photo skills were not possible)

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Distillery: Pernod Ricard

Bottler: Chivas

Region: Blend

ABV: 40%.

Age: 18 years

Cask type: Unknown cask.

Price: $91.95 (CAD) at the LCBO

Color: Bronze medal, almost a caramel.

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Nose: Caramel, iodine, faint citrus. After water: Vanilla takes over for everything else

Palate: Brine, light caramel, oak… not too much here. After water: Orange creeps in, as well as vanilla, almost giving a creamsicle flavour

Finish: More brine, oak smokiness, faint burnt lime. After water: More light caramel than before, and the brine disappears.

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Conclusion:  Overall I wasn’t too impressed with this Scotch. At first I thought I may have burned my mouth, or had overblown my senses, however on the subsequent tries it tasted very similar. I really appreciate my buddy giving me the chance to try this, however I doubt I’ll be buying it again. I’d recommend the 12 over the 18 any day

Final Score: 65

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Scoring Legend:

• 95-100: As good as it gets. Jaw-dropping, eye-widening, unforgettable whisky.
• 90-94: Sublime, a personal favorite in its category.
• 85-89: Excellent, a standout dram.
• 80-84: Quite good. Quality stuff.
• 75-79: Decent whisky worth tasting.
• 70-74: Meh. It’s definitely drinkable, but it can do better.
• 60-69: Not so good. I might not turn down a glass if I needed a drink.
• 50-59: Save it for mixing.
• 0-49: Blech.