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)

Price: $91.95 (CAD) at the LCBO

Region: Blend

Abv: 40.0%

Colour: Bronze medal, almost a caramel.

Nose: Caramel, iodine, faint citrus

Taste: Brine, light caramel, oak… not too much here.

Finish: More brine, oak smokiness, faint burnt lime.

So normally I don`t add water to my Scotch, however I wanted to open up the flavours to see if I was missing anything.

After Water:

Nose: Vanilla takes over for everything else

Taste: Orange creeps in, as well…