About this whisky

Chivas Regal 15 Year Old, sold in some markets as Chivas XV, takes the familiar Chivas house style and gives it a French twist. After at least 15 years of maturation in Scotland, part of the blend is finished in casks that previously held Grande Champagne Cognac, the most prized growing area of the Cognac region. The result is a richer, fruitier take on Chivas, with the honeyed Speyside character the brand has been known for since its Aberdeen beginnings in 1801.

On the nose it is rich and jammy with flashes of bright citrus; the palate brings sweet butterscotch and ripe orchard fruit, and the finish is sweet and satisfying. It is a good step up for someone who already enjoys Chivas 12 and wants more depth, and it handles both neat sipping and long, refreshing serves. A smart gift for Puja visits, weddings or a client who appreciates something a little different from the usual.

Key facts

• Blended Scotch aged a minimum of 15 years
• Part of the blend finished in Grande Champagne Cognac casks
• Built around Speyside malts in the Chivas house style
• Chivas story began in Aberdeen in 1801

Tasting notes

Nose:

Rich and jammy, with bright citrus

Palate:

Sweet butterscotch and ripe orchard fruit

Finish:

Sweet, smooth and satisfying

Serve

Neat or over a large ice cube; it also makes an elegant highball with chilled soda and an orange twist.

Food pairing

Try it with nolen gur sandesh or a fruit-and-nut tart after dinner, or alongside a creamy murgh malai kebab.