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Chivas XV Grande Champagne Cognac Cask Finished Blend


2nd July 2018
Chivas XV is a new 15 year old blend which has been finished in Grande Champagne Cognac casks.

Chivas XV Grande Champagne Cognac Cask Finished BlendHere is one for you to look out for when passing through the airport this summer, Chivas Regal has unveiled a new addition to their travel retail range, Chivas XV, which is a 15 year old Scotch blended whisky which has been, as Chivas puts it, "selectively" finished in Grande Champagne Cognac casks.

Chivas are aiming to shake up the Scotch whisky category with the launch of the Chivas XV which brings together two of the world's most prestigious spirits.

Chivas, which is well known for its premium blended whisky, has established itself a very good reputation amongst whisky fans for releasing innovative and creative expressions in the past and this new Chivas XV expression certainly qualifies to be on that list of innovative expressions as rarely do we see blended whiskies such as this which have had the same level of time and creativity in producing them as we would see with a premium single malt.

Chivas tells me that the use of Grande Champagne Cognac casks delivers a rich, refined and velvety interpretation of the traditional Chivas house style and they say that it has been created to be enjoyed as part of a high-energy, celebratory moment, and proves that a serious whisky doesn’t need a serious setting to be enjoyed.

They say that the combination of the 15 year old Chivas spirit and the Grande Champagne Cognac casks provides the perfect taste profile for a wide range of contemporary serving styles, encouraging whisky fans to enjoy their favourite spirit in a whole new way - from Chivas XV shots to cocktails designed to emphasise the quality and rich flavour of the whisky during high-energy celebrations.

Richard Black, Global Marketing Director at Chivas Regal, commented: "We know that Scotch whisky fans love Chivas’ generous house style but are also looking to experiment with new tastes."

I haven't had the chance to taste it yet, so I cannot comment on its quality, although I would guess it is will be be an easy drinking blend that is worth a try.

Chivas XV is bottled at 40% ABV and is available exclusively in travel retail from this month with a RRP of $69/£52.50 for a 1 litre bottle. It will be rolled out globally from the 1st October when it will be available from specialist online whisky retailers such as The Whisky Exchange and Master of Malt
 

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