Chivas Brothers, has announced the launch of a new
expression from its Chivas Extra 13 collection.
Chivas Extra 13 Irish Whiskey Cask Selection (40% ABV) is a 13 Year Old blended Scotch whisky, which was "selectively" finished in Irish whiskey casks.
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| Chivas Extra 13 Irish Whiskey Cask Selection |
This latest release which is the first Scotch whisky in the Chivas portfolio to be finished in Irish whiskey casks, joins the other five expressions in the range which have been finished or matured in casks that previously held American Rye, Rum, Tequila, Oloroso Sherry and Bourbon.
The Chivas Extra 13 collection, is inspired by pioneering
whisky blenders and founding brothers James and John Chivas who imported rums,
exotic spices, and luxury food items from across the globe to their emporium at
13 King Street, Aberdeen.
Chivas Extra 13 Irish Whiskey Cask Selection, is said to
deliver notes of subtle spice, red apple and cream soda on the nose,
complemented by set honey on the palate.
Commenting on the launch, Sandy Hyslop, Director of Blending
at Chivas, said: “We are very excited to be adding another expression to our Chivas
Extra 13 collection. After the success of the previous expressions in the
range, we felt the time was right to bolster the collection with a new variant
selectively finished in Irish whiskey casks. At Chivas, we believe that blended
is better and this is perfectly demonstrated through the unique and
experimental Extra 13 range, which is pushing the boundaries of traditional
Scotch whisky.”
Chivas Extra 13 Irish Whiskey Cask Selection, will be
available later this month exclusively through travel retail outlets. RRP
(tbc).
Posted by Steve Rush