The whiskey has a radiant, warm amber color. Taste: The whiskey has a round, creamy, rich taste with tones of ripe honey apples, vanilla, nuts and toffee. The aftertaste is rich and long. "Chivas Regal" 12 Years Old is a leader among premium blended Scotch whiskeys. The name of the Chivas brothers has been practically synonymous with high quality Scotch whiskey in all countries for two centuries. The brothers' most famous creation is Chivas Regal whiskey. The whiskey earned its royal name (Rigal means “king” in English) because in the 19th century it was the Chivas Brothers company that was the official supplier of spirits for the royal court.