🥃 Chivas Regal 12 Years Old – Miniature “New Version”
The miniature “new version” of the Chivas Regal 12 Years Old is a convenient, smaller‑format bottle offering the flagship blend in a compact size—ideal for sampling, gifting, or travel‑friendly use.
✨ Features & Details
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Brand / Expression: Chivas Regal 12 Years Old – Miniature “New Version”
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Type: Blended Scotch Whisky
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Region / Origin: Scotland
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ABV: 40%
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Bottle Size: Typically 50 ml (0.05 L) miniature size
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Maturation / Cask Details: A blend of malt and grain whiskies, each matured for at least 12 years before bottling
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Status: Standard flagship blend in the Chivas range; the miniature format is a “new version” in size rather than vintage and is widely available.
👃 Tasting Notes
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Nose: Orchard fruits (apple, pear), creamy vanilla, light honey, and soft malted barley
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Palate: Smooth and round; flavours of caramel, ripe apple, hazelnut or almond, gentle oak
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Finish: Medium length; sweet vanilla‑oak lingers with a mild grain‑note dryness
📝 Independent Review Highlights
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Reviewers note that while this is the entry‑age expression in the Chivas lineup, it retains the brand’s signature smoothness and approachability
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The miniature size is praised for sampling, gifting, or adding variety without committing to a full‑size bottle
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Because it is mass‑produced and widely available, the miniature “new version” is more about convenience and enjoyment than rarity or collector value
🎁 Presentation & Collectibility
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Ideal For: Tasting sessions, gifts, travel kits, or casual enjoyment without the investment of a full‑size bottle
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Serving Suggestion: Best enjoyed neat or with a splash of water to open aromas; the miniature format encourages easy sampling
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Collectible Notes:
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While the miniature “new version” is not rare, it can still be collectible for those assembling a set of formats or variants
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Condition matters: intact seal, clean label, and correct fill level are important even in mini bottles
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Vintage or limited‑edition miniatures may hold extra value—but the standard mini bottle is primarily functional rather than highly collectible
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