A Head To Head Comparison between Chivas Regal Royal Salute and Chivas Brothers Blend

If you’re a fan of whisky, then you’re probably a fan of Chivas Regal. Chivas has a long and amazing history with a legacy that makes it one of the most recognizable brands in the world of scotch whisky. It produces some of the most prominent expressions that you can savour right away. Each expression has its particular character, with different flavour profiles designed to be enjoyed neat, on the rocks or mixed with your favourite mixer. The two of their most popular drinks are Chivas Regal Royal Salute and Chivas Brothers Blend. In this article, you’ll know about the keen differences between the two and identify which whisky is best for you to consume.

Chivas Regal Royal Salute

This Chivas Regal Royal Salute whisky served as a tribute to the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. It was named after the traditional 21-gun salute, and aged for at least 21 years. It is a limited-edition whisky bottled in porcelain flagons, manufactured by Wade Porcelain. The whisky comes in three different colours: sapphire, ruby and emerald, inspired by the jewels in the Coronation crown.

• Colour – This is a dark whisky. It’s close to amber, and it has a reasonably oily texture.
• Nose – When you smell the Chivas Royal Salute 21-year-old whisky, you smell vanilla and caramel with fresh-cut flowers. The fresh cut flowers become more pronounced when you add a few drops of water. There are hints of smoke in the background as well.
• Palate – This whisky is very smooth and sweet. It tastes vanilla and fruit and has a hint of smoke. It’s not the most complex whisky, but the flavour of oak and barley combined with fruit makes it extremely balanced.
• Finish – The Royal Salute’s finish ends in notes of spice and toffee. The finish of the whisky is medium-long.

All in all, it is a great whisky that provides a true delight. Although it’s not the cheapest in the range, the expression is certainly one of a kind and provides great value for the money. Therefore, you should definitely give it a try.

Chivas Brother Blend

The Chivas Brothers’ Blend is a tribute to James and John Chivas, the founders of the Chivas brand. The brothers started a grocery store in 1801 where they sold spices, coffee, and other goods. It’s smoky, spicy, and fruity because it honours the Chivas Brothers and their tradition of blending whisky. The whisky in the bottle is a blend of grain and malt, with a rather higher malt content – a large portion of which comes from Strathisla and Longmore while the rest from other parts of Scotland.

• Colour – Pale Amber
• Nose – First, you smell butter, malt and cream. Then comes the sweetness of vanilla, raisins, and honey. Finally, the tartness of apples and the nuttiness of almonds are present along with a faint woodiness complemented by cinnamon sticks and pepper.
• Palate – It has a slight sweetness of vanilla and grapes with some wood and light peat. There is also some green apple and citrus.
• Finish – The whisky has a medium finish with subtle hints of spices.

Overall, we found the Chivas Brothers Blend to be creamy with a pleasant nose. Its texture on the tongue is light and sweet, but mildly velvety. It lacks the heft to stand out—over dilution may result in a change in flavour.

Final Verdict

Chivas Regal Royal Salute is probably one of the best whiskies in the world because it has a high reputation. Chivas Brothers Blend is not that far behind because it also can be considered as one of the best-selling whiskies in the world. However, when talking about the taste and the consistency of the flavour, it can be said that the Chivas Regal Royal Salute wins the deal.