Absolut | ELYX Chivas Regal

Absolut | ELYX Chivas RegalProduced using grain exclusively from the Rbelf estate in Sweden, Absolut's Elyx is a premium expression from the esteemed vodka specialists. They distil this single estate vodka using a hand operated copper still which dates back to 1921. Awards GOLD MEDAL: The Design & Packaging Masters GOLD MEDAL: The International Spirits Challenge Tasting Notes Light wafts of freshly baked bread, candied ginger, sesame seed and cereal. Country & Region Sweden

Focus on expressing terroir and natural balance

A flavoring agent that enhances the taste of food and drink

it's more fragrant hoppy and floral on the palate with a touch of bitterness

Lots of dark fruit notes complement classic rye heat

Being a “bourbon inspired” whisky it’s made from 3/4 corn and 1/4 malted barley and aged in ex-bourbon casks I was expecting more of a bourbon character from it

100% Sangiovese

Delicious and elegant on the palate with silky tannins

Notes of fresh herbs and predominance of wormwood

This 12-year old blendincludes higher proportions of Strathisla and Longmorn Single Malts and was created as a fitting tribute to the famously smooth blending style of John and James Chivas

92 / 100 Tim Atkin 2019

Secondly the age of the bourbon

nutty Angelica root and mellow black pepper spice and the finish is a lingering feel of Angelica root and cracked black pepper