Chivas Regal have announced the arrival of the first new permanent expression in nearly ten years: Chivas Regal Extra.
The new, non-age statement whisky is a richer, rounder expression of Chivas Regal, thanks to the greater use of sherry casks in the final blend.
“Chivas Regal Extra is an exceptional blend of specially selected whiskies built on a rich foundation of malts that have been matured in a higher proportion of sherry casks,” said Colin Scott, Chivas Regal’s master blender.
“This process delivers a profound depth of flavour and a whisky that showcases the character of this unique blend, taking it to a whole new level,’’ he said.
The new expression will sit in the Chivas range between the Chivas Regal 12 Year Old and the Chivas Regal 18 Year Old.
Mark your diaries, by the way: we hear that Scott will be in Australia in October to talk all things Chivas Regal. In the meantime, read what he had to say about the whisky blender’s art and the key to blending whisky here.
Chivas Regal Extra launches this month. For more information contact your Pernod Ricard representative.