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7 facts about Chivas
Chivas is a Scotch whiskey
Each scotch of Chivas whiskey has its own unique formula and a combination of carefully selected aged spirits, creating its unique character, taste and aroma.
Brothers James and John Chivas
In the middle of the XNUMXth century in the city of Aberdeen, the brothers James and John Chivas began experimenting with different varieties of aged whiskey in the basement of their shop. This groundbreaking decision will soon change the history of Chivas Brothers forever.
distillery
The spiritual home of Chivas is Strathile Distillery, the oldest operating distillery in the Highlands, founded back in 1786. By the way, the basis for all blends of Chivas Regal is single malt whiskey Strathisla.
What is Chivas Regal made from?
The entire technological process for the production of Chivas Regal is unique. This Scotch Scotch is made from spring water, mature grains and fresh yeast. Plus, the Speyside region, where Chivas Regal is produced, left its mark on the taste and aroma of the drink. A slight smoky flavor is present in all types of alcohol.
Confusion over the years
On the neck of a bottle of Chivas Regal is written: “Founded in Aberdeen in 1801”. But the first Chivas Regal appeared only in 1909. It turns out that the elements that are part of the history of the brand appeared at different times: a grocery store, which became the basis of the distillery business in 1801, and the first ever blended Scotch whiskey Chivas Regal 25 in 1909.
Pernod Ricard
In 2000, the famous alcohol giant Pernod Ricard became the assignee of the brand, having bought the rights to produce the branded drink. The Chivas brand is now present on the markets of more than two hundred countries, remaining true to tradition and conducting new experiments to create exclusive blends for its fans.
Good gift
Chivas Regal 12 is well suited as a gift and for the first acquaintance.
Types of whiskey Chivas
The strength of the entire line of Chivas Regal is 40% by volume.
Chivas Regal 12
It is blended from several varieties of whiskey at once and aged for at least 12 years in oak barrels. This drink has received many prestigious awards.
The Chivas Brothers Blend
A special whiskey, which is created in the style of the Chivas brothers and is a blend of 12-year-old varieties. The drink has a mild and light taste, which is drunk exclusively in its pure form. This product is Duty Free exclusive.
Chivas Regal EXTRA
The secret of the taste of this whiskey lies in the selective blending of whiskey aged from 12 to 15 years in oak sherry casks. This drink is consumed neat or with a cigar.
Chivas Regal 18
For the production of this blend, 18-year-old spirits are used. The drink has a velvety taste with light notes of flowers and smoke.
Chivas Regal 25
This whiskey does not change its age-old traditions and is produced according to the original recipe, which is almost 110 years old. The drink has a fruity-honey aroma with light notes of marzipan and almonds.
Chivas Regal The Icon
The pearl of the Chivas Regal collection. The composition of this drink includes more than 20 of the rarest varieties of whiskey in Scotland. The luxury of the product is emphasized by the bottle, which is handcrafted from crystal by Dartington Crystal craftsmen.
Chivas Royal Salute 21
First made in 1953 in honor of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. The drink got its name in honor of the fact that, according to the tradition of Britain, the coronation is accompanied by 21 volleys of salute.
For this scotch, only the rarest whiskeys in Scotland are used, the aging period of which is at least 21 years in sherry or bourbon casks.
The aroma of the drink is distinguished by sophistication, it is dominated by delicate floral notes. The taste is sweetish, with a slight aftertaste of caramel and salty-sweet notes. The drink has a very pleasant smoky long aftertaste.
Chivas Royal Salute 100 Cask
Aged in oak barrels of sherry and bourbon. Exquisite aroma of sweet plums and vanilla, tinted with woody notes of oak barrels. There are three Speyside single malts in the blend: 25 years old (with floral aroma), 30 years old (with nutty aroma), 40 years old (with marzipan, vanilla and cherry aromas). Very pleasant, stylish whiskey with a long aftertaste.
Packaging prototype (porcelain decanter): a collection of Chinese porcelain from the Windsors, the ruling royal dynasty. The decanter is hand painted in gold.
How to drink Chivas?
Chivas is served as a digestif. Among connoisseurs of this whiskey, it is customary to use it exclusively in its pure form or in tandem with strong coffee and an expensive cigar.
The optimum serving temperature is one that is a couple of degrees above room temperature. Low massive glasses of rocks are used as dishes.
From snacks, light and low-fat dishes are preferred.
How to distinguish a fake Chivas?
An excise stamp must be present on the original bottle. An exception is alcohol purchased in the Duty Free zone.
There should be no sediment at the bottom of the bottle.
When shaken in a bottle of original whiskey, large bubbles should form, which retain their shape for a while.
The cork always has a protective film and the inscription of the Chivas Regal brand. Many drinks have a “pot-bellied” neck. Embossed emblem of the brand at the base.
The label of the original whiskey must be embossed, and on the reverse side, at the bottom, the date of bottling and a unique identification number that is assigned to each bottle (no repetitions) are stamped.
All products of the Chivas Regal brand are sold only in a gift box.
Relevance: 25.03.2021
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