Whisky
Blended Scotch
/ Chivas Regal • Speyside, Scotland • 40.0% ABV

Chivas Regal 12 Year

6.7
Score out of 10 Based on 137 reviews Latest review
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"Reviewers generally describe the aroma and taste as sweet and grain-forward, frequently noting elements of honey, vanilla, orchard fruits, citrus, and toffee, alongside subtle accents of smoke or peat. The finish is variously reported as short to medium in length, leaving impressions of drying oak, spices, sweet malt, and mild citrus peel bitterness. Commenters largely agree that the blend offers an accessible and smooth profile, but they diverge regarding its texture and overall intensity. While some reviewers experience a creamy or oily body with well-balanced sweetness, others find the palate muted, simple, or watery, with a few detecting harsh or chemical grain notes."

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Chivas Regal 12 Year

Chivas Regal 12 Year

Whisky ·Blended ·Scotch · 40.0%
Chivas Regal · Speyside, Scotland
6.7
/ 10 from 137 reviews Latest review
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No community reviews yet (0/5)
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AI Summary

"Reviewers generally describe the aroma and taste as sweet and grain-forward, frequently noting elements of honey, vanilla, orchard fruits, citrus, and toffee, alongside subtle accents of smoke or peat. The finish is variously reported as short to medium in length, leaving impressions of drying oak, spices, sweet malt, and mild citrus peel bitterness. Commenters largely agree that the blend offers an accessible and smooth profile, but they diverge regarding its texture and overall intensity. While some reviewers experience a creamy or oily body with well-balanced sweetness, others find the palate muted, simple, or watery, with a few detecting harsh or chemical grain notes."

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Loved for

  • Raisin
  • Heather
  • Cellar
  • Rounded
  • Smooth
  • Rich

Criticized for

  • Zest
  • Fudge
  • Lead
  • Harsh
  • Thin
  • Heavy

Flavor profile

  • Sweet & Confectionery vanilla, honey, sweet 67/137
  • Fruity apple, fruit, citrus 62/137
  • Cereal & Nutty malt, grain, hazelnut 55/137
  • Spicy & Herbal spice, cinnamon, spices 38/137
  • Savory & Animal (Feints) creamy, butter, oily 36/137

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