Whiskey is a popular strong alcoholic drink, the birthplace of which is Scotland. The basis for its manufacture are cereals, water and natural yeast. And after the drink, they stand a certain amount of time in oak or cherry wood barrels. The quality and price of a drink directly depends on the time of its exposure: the older the whiskey, the more expensive it is. The popularity of this alcohol has given rise to many options, for example, the currently famous
American bourbon - this is nothing but the same whiskey. Also known worldwide brands made in Australia, Japan and Canada. But its classic version, of course, is Scottish, which is called scotch (scotch) - in translation this is "Scottish". Depending on the raw materials used in production, malt whiskey (malt), grain whiskey (grain) are distinguished and the most common - mixed (blended). Chivas Regal whiskey of various exposure enjoys well-deserved popularity among manufacturers: all the detailed information about this brand can be found in our article.
By the way, an interesting fact. In English, there are two spellings of the word "whiskey." The first - "whiskey" - is applicable only to those varieties of the drink that were made in Scotland. The word "whiskey" is used to identify all other species. This is how they pay tribute to the homeland of this noble drink.
Chivas Regal whiskey: information from manufacturers
This is perhaps one of the most famous and oldest brands of whiskey produced in Scotland. The brand arose in 1836 in the city of Aberdeen. The two brothers who founded the company set out to make only a high-quality drink that meets the highest standards accepted in the production of whiskey. They succeeded and opened up the opportunity not only to supply the drink for export, but also to the royal court of Great Britain. Today there are 3 main types of whiskey (the number after the name indicates the number of years of aging).
- Whiskey "Chivas Regal 12 years" (Chivas Regal 12) - this drink has an amber color and the aroma of a summer meadow, a rich taste with a touch of cigar smoke, caramel and notes of hazelnut. The aftertaste remains the most noble, creamy.
- "Chivas Regal 18" (Chivas Regal 18) - a special, author's blend, which received the highest award at the international competition in 1998. It has a very intense amber color, the aroma of dried fruits, spices with a touch of caramel. A soft, noble taste has notes of dark chocolate, flowers and smoke. The finish is long.
- "Chivas Revolve" (Chivas Revolve) - an exclusive and very expensive drink produced by the company "Chivas". Poured into special bottles, made according to the sketches of the famous designer, it has an exquisite softness of taste and a light floral aroma. It is produced in a limited edition.
How to drink whiskey "Chivas Regal"
Like any other drink, whiskey has its own rules and traditions of use. Connoisseurs do not recommend mixing it in cocktails with other alcohol, or tonics and Coca-Cola, but enjoy it yourself. The drink is poured in small portions into low glasses with a wide and thick bottom, adding a small amount of ice. Whiskey should not be used too cold, at a minimum temperature of 18-20 degrees - the only way you can feel the declared taste, reveal a noble aroma, and then enjoy a rich aftertaste. Considering that Chivas Regal whiskey, whose price is quite high and amounts to about 2000 rubles per 700 ml bottle, is still quite expensive, to mix it with
carbonated drinks may seem like a real waste. Prepared according to old technology, it is good on its own, and, allowing yourself 30-50 ml in the bar, at the festive table or just at the end of a busy day, you will fully plunge into the atmosphere of the homeland of the drink - Scotland. You will feel the aroma of summer, but already withering meadows, a taste of chocolate and spices. After all, it was not for nothing that real British aristocrats were used to spending evenings with a glass of whiskey.