Worth the EXTRA Wait!

BLOG RESILIENCE
So why the wait? Mostly to test the a 'long-term-content' blogs resilience. Would people care if regular posts were absent, but the overall content was legend? It turns out 'The Whiskey Notebook' blog is supremely resilient.

N.A.S. BRANDS
It was coincidentally opportune to be silent as the whisky world was doing an about turn on aged-stated whiskies. I refer to N.A.S. (non-age-stated) whisky. Today matters are settled and most leading whisky producers include N.A.S. whiskies in their range. One company is even promoting 'Flavour is King' without stating 'king over what?'. They mean 'king over aged whiskies' but the claim is wrong.
 
I have embraced NAS whiskies after extensive tastings across the latest offerings from various whisky suppliers. Some were awful and others awesome.

CHIVAS EXTRA
This brings me to this newest post and to a new passion - a N.A.S. whisky from Chivas Brothers - Chivas Regal Extra Blended Scotch whisky which won Gold at the recent 2015 San Francisco World Spirits Challenge in the category 'Best Blended Scotch up to 15 years old'.

 Photograph property of Mark Backhouse

"An incredibly rich and discerning interpretation of the Chivas Signature style".

Colin Scott

Chivas Regal Master Blender

There is nothing I do not like about this new expression in the Chivas Regal range. I prefer the uncomplicated studier gift box. The word 'Extra' fully encapsulates the rich, generous, and discerning taste of the new blend assembled by the world-renowned Chivas Regal master blender. The packaging is a mixture of deep burgundy-red and gold elements representing the REGAL and Classic character of the whisky. I am an immediate fan of Chivas Regal Extra. Chivas Regal further reinforces its credentials as the world's leading premium blended Scotch whisky with this fantastic addition in the range.

TASTING NOTES:
Colour: Dark in shade with a warm amber glow. Nose: Fruity sweet with notes of ripe pears and melon, creamy toffee, milk chocolate, cinnamon, and a hint of fresh ginger. Taste: Sweet ripe pears in syrup, vanilla caramel, cinnamon sweets, and almonds in the background. Finish: Beautifully rounded mouth feel, leading to a long, luxuriant sweet finish.

Chivas Regal Short Films

Chivas Regal, the world’s first luxury Scotch whisky, teamed up with Academy Award® winning short filmmaker, Joachim Back, to create two beautifully shot and engaging short films, as part of its latest consumer campaign designed to connect with discerning modern gentlemen.

The films depict a group of sophisticated male friends in their early 30s enjoying quality time together over a glass of Chivas Regal in a bar setting, while reminiscing over legendary moments from their shared past that truly affirmed their friendship. Their memories are brought to life for viewers with stunning backdrop visuals and entertaining, comical scenes.

Here's to Big Bear'

'Here's to Twinkle'

In line with Chivas Regal’s ongoing Live with Chivalry campaign, which launched in 2008, the films feature men who embody the masculine values that the brand embraces such as loyalty, brotherhood, honour and a sense of passion and luxury.

The films were created by Euro RSCG London

Chivas 18 x Pininfarina Limited Edition Whiskey Gift Collection

Chivas Regal 18 year old is the largest selling 18 year old blended Scotch whiskey in the world!

Chivas 18 x Pininfarina Limited Edition Whiskey Gift Collection

Posted by LeVar Thomas on the link above.

Storied whiskey maker Chivas 18 has teamed up with legendary car design firm Pininfarina for three editions of whiskey gift sets.  In the Chivas 18 x Pininfarina Whiskey Gift Collection, edition 1 is a sleek and slender case that retails for $145 and fits like a glove over the original Chivas 18 whiskey.

Edition 2 takes the case a step further by incorporating a nice wooden veneer inlay representing Chivas 18 aging barrels with metalwork outside to represent Pininfarina’s work.

The 3rd Edition, is a mascherone sculpture that emulates a wooden car frame template is yet to be priced due to its limited nature.  Only 5 have been produced, closing out a unique collection for the distinguished drinker.  Get editions 1 & 2 at your duty free airport shop or at Chivas.