Chivas Regal 12 Year Old (1.75L) Sauternes and Barsac I have to say that

I have to say that I was extremely impressed with their VORS range

peaty beauty

redcurrant jelly and blackcurrant pastilles with hints of bay leaves

backward 1996

it possesses a huge mid-palate

Chivas Regal 12 Year Old (1.75L) Sauternes and Barsac I have to say that91 points Wine Enthusiast Honey and a resin like aroma lead into a mellow palate that shows baked apple and dried apricot drizzled with honey. Adding water coaxes more cinnamon and clove, plus lemony acidity and a hint of vanilla custard. Kara Newman Distiller's Notes For James Chivas, there were two fundamental principles of blending: old, mature stocks and a distinct Speyside accent. Master Blender Colin Scott adheres to those same principles today,