Chivas regal 18 tasting meeting
Chivas regal's unique and mellow taste comes from the perfect combination of high-quality malt whisky and high-quality grain whisky from all over Scotland. After full brewing and sublimation, the two whiskies become more and more harmonious, and then they need strict and complicated blending to form Chivas 18 vintage wine. The difference between this mixed whisky and Chivas Regal 12 lies not only in its storage time of more than six years, but also in its extraordinary uniqueness.
● Color: dark amber
● Aroma: The multi-layered aroma of dried fruits, the natural taste of spices and cream toffee.
● Taste: Full and silky, Chivas Regal 18 is as delicate as velvet, and the taste of dark chocolate reveals elegant floral fragrance and faint smoke.
● Aftertaste: long, moist and intoxicated.
Tribal period in ancient Scotland. At that time, life was poor and whisky was poor. This is a kind of hard liquor, and people often drink it all at once. In the harsh environment, people from various families United to form a tribe. Egoism disappeared, replaced by a feeling of * * *. What is the function of whisky? For early tribes, whisky was a symbol of life. This is why it is called "water of life" in Gaelic. Every night, members of the tribe will raise their glasses to heaven with whiskey and pray for survival the next day. "Life", they shouted, and whisky burned in them as if to celebrate their endless life.
James Chivas and John Chivas aim to provide customers with the best quality products. This goal was quickly achieved when their store in Aberdeen became a paradise for gourmets. They buy extensively in the highlands and lowlands of Scotland, providing first-class food and drinks for wealthy customers. They also provide exquisite products from all over the world, including fragrant coffee, exotic spices, the best French brandy and rum from the Caribbean. But they can't provide a whisky that meets their strict standards. At that time, single malt whisky was quite rough and often difficult to brew. James Chivas and John Chivas dream of inventing a whisky that is easy to taste and share with friends. They blended several best aged whiskies together to produce a smooth and mellow wine, which was completely different from other products on the market at that time. Their new whisky soon gained a good reputation. Before long, it seemed inconceivable that the host would entertain the guests without a bottle of whisky in his hand. A few years later, Chivas Regal Brothers produced Chivas Regal 12 whisky, which was a smooth and mellow whisky inspired by the dreams of James and John.
Queen Victoria was crowned in 1837 and immediately became the leader of the growing British Empire. While enjoying the most luxurious life in the world, the young queen is also eager to meet her friends in casual social occasions. 1842, when the queen visited Scotland for the first time, she was immediately deeply moved by the quiet and beautiful highlands. Soon, she stayed in Belmorrow Castle in Scotland more and more frequently. As a result, the search for the most exquisite local food, liqueur (sweet wine) and spirits suppliers soon began. James Chivas soon received a letter from Lord Liverpool, claiming that the Chivas Brothers were authorized by the royal family to supply wine to Queen Victoria in view of their excellent service. The long-term harmonious relationship between Chivas Brothers and the royal family began.
Speedside is a magical place with a unique natural environment, which is an ideal place to produce smooth, mellow and pure malt whisky, which is an important component of Chivas Regal blended wine. The most important kind of Speyside malt is Strathisla, which is produced in Strathisla Brewery, the oldest and most beautiful brewery in the Highlands of Scotland. It is an important factor to ensure that Chivas Regal tastes rich and mellow. This malt must be added to make Chivas Regal 12 whisky, and there are many high-quality malt from all over Scotland and various high-quality grain whiskies, such as Glenlivet. James and John Chivas never owned their own brewery. Until 1950, the company finally bought the brewery after many twists and turns, thus ensuring the precious Strathisla single malt whisky needed by the Royal Chivas Regal.
At the beginning of the 20th century, Chivas Regal 12 whisky was quickly welcomed by the public. Tasting smooth whisky in such a simple way is especially in line with the psychological needs of North American drinkers.
Chivas regal has every reason to be proud of its Scottish ancestry. But the real secret of Chivas Regal's early success lies on the other side of the Atlantic. The wishes of James Chivas and John Chivas coincide with the fact that Americans are becoming more and more interested in life-the rest is due to history. At the turn of the century, America is full of unprecedented opportunities. The accumulation of wealth is only a few years, and everything seems possible. Chivas regal's smooth and mellow taste reflects the meticulous quality and painstaking craftsmanship of the old world, and the "new" Americans still admire it, so Chivas regal was quickly accepted by American aristocratic families. At first, the brand lacked the publicity and splendor sought by American consumers. But soon, the unique packaging solved this problem and has been used ever since. The special silver carton is embossed with exquisite heraldic patterns, which reflects the noble Scottish descent and the chivalry of the ancient Scottish clan. For strong whisky lying flat in a box, exquisite packaging is a meaningful prelude.
After World War II, American society was prosperous and full of vitality. People actively pursue a rich life and are willing to get together with friends and enjoy a good time. Chivas regal has naturally become an indispensable part of this lifestyle. "rat pack" can best reflect the ideological trend of this era. Frank sinatra, dean martin, sammy davis jr and others are better than a full glass of ice in Chivas regal. They evaluate everyone, give them gold epaulettes and form gangs. Its roots are ... Chivas regal. They performed together on the stage, performed together and got together. Soon, Chivas Regal became a symbol of their indulgence in life-a luxury, which not only reflected their enthusiasm for life, but also their potential quality, which was the basis of their self-confidence.
Chivas Regal is generally regarded as the smoothest scotch whisky in the world. This evaluation is the best proof of the work of the chief bartender. What the chief bartender pursues is to continue to strive to realize the ideals of James and John Chivas.
Chivas Brothers has an unparalleled stock of aged whiskies, including malt from all over Scotland and high-quality grain whiskies with different qualities and tastes.
Chivas Regal is generally regarded as the smoothest scotch whisky in the world. This evaluation is the best proof of the work of the chief bartender. What the chief bartender pursues is to continue to strive to realize the ideals of James and John Chivas. The challenge he faces is to mix a lot of different flavors in the perfect whisky, with only subtle differences, showing extraordinary strength and smoothness. This is a skill that needs to be practiced for a lifetime. Chivas Brothers has an unparalleled stock of aged whiskies, including malt from all over Scotland and high-quality grain whiskies with different qualities and tastes. At Chivas Brothers, our generations have been working hard to improve the skills of blending high-quality aged whisky. This is why Chivas Regal 12 whisky is so excellent.
Chivas Regal is one of the most mellow scotch whiskies in the world, which is attributed to the role played by the mellow and aged Speyside malt.
Color: gold amber
Smell: Autumn has mellow fruity flavor and sweet floral fragrance.
Palate: Soft and smooth, with rich apple flavor, sweet floral fragrance and light dried fruit flavor.
Aftertaste: fragrant, smooth and mellow.
1997: Colin Scott, the chief bartender, selected the most precious and distinctive whisky of Chivas Brothers. After 18, Chivas Regal was developed.
The ideal of James Chivas and John Chivas is to create a mixed whisky that is easy to taste and share. This ideal was realized by Chivas after several years. To this day, their thoughts are still reflected. Chivas regal 12 whisky has become people's favorite whisky in more than 50 countries around the world. No matter where you are, you can find chivas regal in almost every happy time with your friends.
2004: 18 chivas regal adopted brand-new packaging, which can better reflect the luxury features of the products.
18 The golden lion logo can be seen on the front of every Chivas Regal bottle, which is a testimony of excellent quality and a symbol of pride and glory. Chivas regal 65438+
Every barrel of Chivas Regal 18 malt grain whisky has been carefully selected by Colin Scottde, the chief bartender of Chivas Regal Brothers, to ensure its unique and outstanding quality. He was deeply honored when he signed every bottle of Chivas Regal 18.
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