Chivas 25yo Whisky

Distillery Background and History

Chivas Regal is a prestigious blended Scotch brand from Scotland, produced by Chivas Brothers under the Pernod Ricard umbrella. The brand traces its roots to Aberdeen in the 19th century and later developed a house style built on luxury blends. The 25-year expression is the ultra-premium flagship, drawing on rare, older whiskies to offer elevated depth and complexity. 

Master Distiller and Production Philosophy

The blending team handpicks and marries casks of malt and grain whiskies matured for at least 25 years. The philosophy for Chivas 25 is to preserve elegance while layering richness, ensuring the older wood influence supports but does not overwhelm the core blend character.

Source of Ingredients (Grain, Water, Yeast)

As a blended Scotch, Chivas 25 draws from multiple malt and grain whiskies across Scotland. The malt whiskies likely include house components such as Strathisla. The grain component comes from grain distilleries. Water, barley, and yeast are drawn from standard Scotch whisky sources employed by the constituent distilleries.

Distillation Process

Malt whiskies used in the blend are distilled via copper pot stills under typical Scotch double distillation. Grain whiskies are distilled in column stills. The craft lies not in novel distillation but in the skill of blending aged stocks.

Maturation & Cask Information

The whiskies in Chivas 25 are matured for a minimum of 25 years in oak casks. The specific cask profiles (ex-bourbon, ex-sherry, etc.) are proprietary, but reviewers note influences of orange, nuts, chocolate, and layered oak. 

Tasting Notes

Nose: Rich aromas of sweet nuts, caramel, orange peel, peach, and malt. 

Palate: Full and silky — caramel, spice, oak, chocolate, marzipan, zesty citrus. 

Finish: Long, with lingering chocolate, fruit, oak and warm depth. 

Food Pairing Suggestions

Best with dark chocolate, nutty desserts, dried fruits (apricot, fig), aged cheeses, roasted nuts, or drizzled crème brûlée.

Service Methods and Ideal Glassware

Serve neat or with minimal water to open aromas. Use a tulip or Glencairn whisky glass. Best served at ~16-18 °C. Decant lightly if desired to let older components breathe.

Storage and Aging Potential

Once bottled, the whisky is stable and not intended for further aging. Store upright in cool, dark, stable (15-20 °C) conditions. After opening, consume within 1–2 years to maintain aromatic integrity.

Grain Type & Mash Bill

Blended Scotch (a blend of malt and grain whiskies)

ABV (Alcohol by Volume)

40 %