
AN EXPERTS GUIDE TO DISCOVERING
OVER 85 FLAVOUR NOTES IN CHIVAS REGAL 18
Regality isn’t status, it’s a state of mind. For the last two centuries, we’ve been driven by that mindset. Born from our long history of unapologetically crafting the most outstanding blends – today, Chivas Regal is renowned.
Our award-winning 18-year-old blend embodies that best: known for its rich, complex and luxurious flavour. After a minimum of 18 years maturing in the finest, nurtured casks, Master Blender Sandy Hyslop hand-selects and marries our most outstanding whiskies together. The result? A truly regal drinking experience with over 85 flavour notes – from butterscotch and caramel to pear drops and apple.
Now it’s time for you to discover each one for yourself.

FIND YOUR FAVOURITE FLAVOUR PROFILE
Nine dedicated masters of their craft regularly nose each individual cask to ensure Chivas Regal 18 remains consistent throughout centuries. Naturally, we’ve turned to those experts to explore the luxurious flavour profile of Chivas Regal 18.
“Where do flavour notes in whisky actually come from?”
A blended scotch inherits its flavour notes over the course of the whisky-making process, from distillation to maturation. In Chivas Regal 18, this process paired with 18 years of maturation produces rich and complex notes.
“How can I find the flavour notes?”
Gone are the days of strictly drinking whisky neat – it’s time to break down the whisky category’s old-school traditions. For further exploration, we’d recommend exploring all the flavour profiles our blend has to offer through a series of more approachable serves.
“What flavour notes should I look for?”
Our blending team have uncovered over 85 tasting notes in every sip of our 18-year-old blend. We’ve laid out some of the key profiles to look for below.
FLORAL
Embark on a journey through floral flavour. Look for the delicately floral notes in Chivas Regal 18 – featuring tea leaves, honey blossom, lavender and rose. Refinement and regality go hand in hand.
Regal Pearltini
If that sounds good to you, explore Chivas Regal 18’s floral profile through our Regal Pearltini. Simply pair 20ml Chivas Regal 18 with 10ml sweet jasmine, sweet chamomile or sweet hibiscus tea to explore the depth of our whisky in all its entirety.


FRUIT
18 years of maturation in oak casks raises the rich Chivas Regal house style to new heights. Expect an elevation from our classic fruity red apple notes; bursting with peach, pear drops, melon and lots of citrus.
Regal Yuzu Martini
Short, strong and served straight up – awaken the senses with bold citrus notes brought to the forefront of your palate by the punchy Regal Yuzu Martini. Discover the recipe >>
HERBS & SPICES
Look for deep complexity. Ageing our blend for 18 years leads to intense herbal and spicy flavour notes including cinnamon, liquorice and cloves.
Atomized Essences
Enhance your drinking experience by using an atomized essence to bring out your choice of over 85 flavour notes in Chivas Regal 18. Simply blend 20ml neutral grain alcohol with 10-12 drops of food grade essential oil and spritz generously. For the perfect herbal harmony, try Pine Essence, Bergamot Essence or Christmas Spice Essence.

SWEET
The final flavour profile to be uncovered in this opulent blend. From custard to chocolate and boiled sweets, expect a subtle honeyed sweetness throughout our award-winning whisky.
Customise
There are almost as many ways to bring out the sweetness in Chivas Regal 18 as there are flavour notes. Consider pairing it with sweet treats, substituting other spirits in your favourite cocktails for a more regal take, or explore some of our other recommended serves below.