🥃 Chivas Regal – The Century of Malts
A rare and legendary collectible created to celebrate Chivas Brothers’ blending heritage. This unique expression combines 100 single malt whiskies from across Scotland into a single harmonious blend—one of the most coveted Chivas releases ever made.
🧩 Features & Details
Brand / Expression: Chivas Regal – The Century of Malts
Type: Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (100% single malts)
Region / Origin: Scotland
ABV: 43%
Bottle Size: 700 ml (0.7 L)
Maturation / Cask Details: Crafted from 100 single malts, each matured a minimum of 15 years; key components believed to include Strathisla, Longmorn, Glenlivet, plus other classic Speyside/Highland malts.
Status: Discontinued (1990s release); highly collectible.
👃 Tasting Notes
Nose:
Honey, soft orchard fruits, vanilla, light florals, dried apricot, mellow oak, and a hint of heather.
Palate:
Smooth and silky; ripe apple, pear, malted cereal, honeycomb, toffee, gentle oak spice, and subtle herbal nuances.
Finish:
Medium-long; sweet malt, mild fruit, polished oak, and gentle spice.
⭐ Independent Review Highlights
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Recognized as one of Chivas’ most complex creations due to its blend of 100 malts.
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Celebrated for remarkable smoothness and multi-layered depth.
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Often described as a cult classic among 1990s premium releases.
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Admired for showcasing Chivas’ blending mastery at a historic peak.
🎁 Presentation & Collectibility
Ideal For:
Whisky collectors, Chivas enthusiasts, blended malt connoisseurs, and fans of discontinued historic releases.
Serving Suggestion:
Enjoy neat in a Glencairn or tulip glass to appreciate subtle layers; avoid adding much water to maintain the intricate malt balance.
Collectible Notes:
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Long discontinued; mainly found via auctions and private collections.
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Original box and booklet significantly increase value.
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High value depends on fill level, packaging condition, and authenticity.
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Considered one of the most collectible Chivas bottlings with continued appreciation.


