Whiskey is a popular strong alcoholic beverage, the home of which is Scotland. The basis for its production are cereals, water and natural yeast. And afterwards the drink is kept for a certain amount of time in oak or cherry wood barrels. The quality and price of the drink directly depend on the time of its aging: the older the whiskey, the more expensive it is. The popularity of this alcohol has spawned many options, for example, the currently known American bourbon is nothing but the same whiskey. Also known throughout the world are brands produced in Australia, Japan and Canada. But its classic version, of course, is Scottish, which is called scotch (scotch) - in translation it is "Scottish". Depending on the raw materials used in production, malt whiskey (malt), grain whiskey (grain) and the most common - blended (blended) are distinguished. Among the producers, whiskey "Chivas Regal" (Chivas Regal) enjoys a well-deserved popularity: all the detailed information about this brand you will find in our article.
By the way, an interesting fact. In English there are two variants of writing the word "whiskey". The first - "whiskey" - applies only to those beverage varieties that were made in Scotland. To determine all other species use the word "whiskey". This is how they pay tribute to the homeland of this noble drink.
Whiskey "Chivas Rigal": information from producers
This is perhaps one of the most famous and oldest brands of whiskey produced in Scotland. The brand originated in 1836 in the city of Aberdeen. The two brothers who founded the company set out to produce only a high-quality drink that meets the highest standards in the production of whiskey. This they succeeded and opened the opportunity not only to supply the drink for export, but also to the royal court of Great Britain. To date, there are 3 main types of whiskey (the figure 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 summer meadow, 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) - special, author's blend, received the highest award at the international competition in 1998. It has a very intense amber color, a fragrance of dried fruits, spices with a light touch of caramel. A soft, noble taste has notes of bitter chocolate, flowers and smoke. The aftertaste is lasting.
- Chivas Revolve is an exclusive and very expensive drink produced by Chivas. Poured into special bottles, made according to the sketches of the famous designer, he has exquisite softness of taste and a slight floral aroma. Produced in a limited series.
How to drink whiskey "Chivas Rigal"
Like any other drink, whiskey has its own rules and usage traditions. Connoisseurs do not recommend mixing it in cocktails with other alcohol, or tonic and Coca-Cola, and 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 be consumed not too cold, with a minimum temperature of 18-20 degrees - only so you can feel the declared taste, reveal a noble scent, and then enjoy a rich aftertaste. Given that the whiskey "Chivas Rigal", the price of which is quite large and amounts to about 2000 rubles per bottle in 700 ml, it is still quite expensive, hindering it with carbonated drinks can seem like a real waste. Cooked according to the old technology, it is good in itself, and by allowing yourself 30-50 ml in a bar, at a festive table or just at the end of a busy day, you will fully immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the homeland of the drink - Scotland. Feel the aroma of summer, but already wilting meadows, the taste of chocolate and spices. It's not for nothing that the real British aristocrats are used to having a glass of whiskey.