WH-CH-041 Chivas Regal 12 years old OLD VERSION, GERMANY market

🥃 Chivas Regal 12 Years Old (Old Version – Germany Market)

The German‑market “old version” of Chivas Regal 12 Years Old represents a classic era of this iconic blended Scotch, imported and distributed in Germany under earlier label designs and possibly higher ABV formulations. A piece that may appeal both for its drinkability and its vintage appeal.

✨ Features & Details

• Brand / Expression: Chivas Regal 12 Years Old (Old Version – Germany Market)

• Type: Blended Scotch Whisky

• Region / Origin: Scotland

• ABV: Typically ~40% for more recent German retails; earlier German bottlings may have had higher ABV (e.g., 43%).

• Bottle Size: Commonly 0.7 L (700 ml) in Germany; also available in 1 L formats.

• Maturation / Cask Details: Whiskies blended from malt and grain components, each matured a minimum of 12 years.

• Status: “Old Version” implies older packaging/design for German distribution, which may be appealing for collectors of German‑market bottlings.

👃 Tasting Notes

• Nose: Vanilla and honey sweetness, orchard fruits (apple/pear), light toffee and maybe a touch of mild grain character.

• Palate: Smooth and creamy; flavours of caramel, soft oak, malt sweetness, subtle nut/hazelnut notes, and gentle spice.

• Finish: Medium length; lingering oak and honey‑vanilla remain, with a gentle warmth and clean aftertaste.

📝 Independent Review Highlights

• Recognised as a reliable, approachable blended Scotch—smooth and flexible for many drinking occasions.

• Older bottlings (especially those in German/European market with higher ABV) sometimes receive favourable drink reviews for slightly more intensity.

• As a mass‑market blend rather than limited‑edition, its collectible value hinges more on vintage packaging/design and provenance rather than rarity of the liquid.

🎁 Presentation & Collectibility

• Ideal For: Everyday enjoyment, gifting, or adding a German‑market variant to a whisky collection.

• Serving Suggestion: Best enjoyed neat or with a splash of cool water to let the aromas open; also enjoyable as a whisky highball.

• Collectible Notes:

  • Look for older label design specific to Germany (e.g., older tax/stamp markings, German language front/back labels, distributor info in Germany).

  • Condition of the bottle (fill level, seal integrity, box/presentation) influences appeal.

  • Since this is not a rare single malt, the value uplift comes mainly from vintage packaging or market variant uniqueness rather than high rarity.