The Story
The absolute pinnacle of Chivas Regal. A blend of more than 20 of Scotland's rarest whiskies, including spirit from distilleries that no longer exist.
Chivas Icon sits above everything else in the Chivas range — above the 25 Year, above the Ultis, above any age-stated expression they produce. It is composed of more than 20 of Scotland's rarest whiskies, some sourced from so-called ghost distilleries: sites that closed decades ago and whose remaining casks represent an irreplaceable and dwindling supply. When those barrels are emptied, that spirit is gone permanently.
The blend was crafted by Chivas master blender Colin Scott as his definitive statement — a whisky intended to capture the full range of Scottish whisky character across regions, styles, and ages. The result is a blended Scotch of extraordinary complexity and balance: no single note dominates, every element serves the whole, and the finish extends long past what most spirits achieve.
The bottle is presented in a sophisticated green case that signals its status before it's even opened. This is a bottle for significant occasions, serious collections, and gifts that need no explanation.
Tasting Notes
- Appearance: Deep, luminous amber.
- Aroma: Honeyed orchard fruit, ripe pear, warm vanilla, and a delicate floral complexity. Inviting and deeply layered.
- Palate: Exceptionally balanced — dried fruit, rich toffee, warming spice, and a subtle smoky undercurrent from the rare highland components. Full-bodied with remarkable integration.
- Finish: Very long and elegantly complex — honey, oak spice, and dried fruit fading slowly into a deeply satisfying close.
Ghost Distillery Whiskies
Several components in Chivas Icon come from distilleries that are no longer operational. These ghost distillery whiskies cannot be replenished — every bottle of Icon consumed draws down a finite, non-renewable stock. This is one of the factors that makes Icon increasingly rare and significant as a collector's acquisition.
Specs
- Category: Blended Scotch Whisky
- Components: 20+ of Scotland's rarest whiskies, including ghost distillery expressions
- Master Blender: Colin Scott
- Presentation: Sophisticated green collector's case
- Size: 750ml
Explore the full Chivas Regal collection or browse all Scotch whisky at Wooden Cork.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What makes Chivas Icon different from Chivas 25 Year? The 25 Year is Chivas's flagship age-stated expression — exceptional, consistent, and defined by its minimum age. Icon has no age statement because it draws from whiskies of varying ages, some significantly older, including components from closed ghost distilleries. It represents the absolute pinnacle of what Chivas can assemble.
- What are ghost distillery whiskies? Ghost distilleries are Scotch whisky producers that have permanently closed. Their remaining casks are finite and irreplaceable — once consumed, no new spirit from that site can ever be made. Chivas Icon incorporates ghost distillery components, which contributes to both its complexity and its scarcity.
- Is Chivas Icon a good gift? Yes — it arrives in a sophisticated green collector's case and is one of the most recognized ultra-premium blended Scotch names available. For recipients who appreciate Scotch at a serious level, Icon is immediately understood as an exceptional acquisition.
- How should Chivas Icon be served? Neat, at room temperature, in a wide-mouthed nosing glass. A few drops of still water can open the nose further. This is a whisky that rewards time — let it breathe for a few minutes before the first sip.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Description
The absolute pinnacle of Chivas Regal. A blend of more than 20 of Scotland's rarest whiskies, including spirit from distilleries that no longer exist.
Chivas Icon sits above everything else in the Chivas range — above the 25 Year, above the Ultis, above any age-stated expression they produce. It is composed of more than 20 of Scotland's rarest whiskies, some sourced from so-called ghost distilleries: sites that closed decades ago and whose remaining casks represent an irreplaceable and dwindling supply. When those barrels are emptied, that spirit is gone permanently.
The blend was crafted by Chivas master blender Colin Scott as his definitive statement — a whisky intended to capture the full range of Scottish whisky character across regions, styles, and ages. The result is a blended Scotch of extraordinary complexity and balance: no single note dominates, every element serves the whole, and the finish extends long past what most spirits achieve.
The bottle is presented in a sophisticated green case that signals its status before it's even opened. This is a bottle for significant occasions, serious collections, and gifts that need no explanation.
Tasting Notes
- Appearance: Deep, luminous amber.
- Aroma: Honeyed orchard fruit, ripe pear, warm vanilla, and a delicate floral complexity. Inviting and deeply layered.
- Palate: Exceptionally balanced — dried fruit, rich toffee, warming spice, and a subtle smoky undercurrent from the rare highland components. Full-bodied with remarkable integration.
- Finish: Very long and elegantly complex — honey, oak spice, and dried fruit fading slowly into a deeply satisfying close.
Ghost Distillery Whiskies
Several components in Chivas Icon come from distilleries that are no longer operational. These ghost distillery whiskies cannot be replenished — every bottle of Icon consumed draws down a finite, non-renewable stock. This is one of the factors that makes Icon increasingly rare and significant as a collector's acquisition.
Specs
- Category: Blended Scotch Whisky
- Components: 20+ of Scotland's rarest whiskies, including ghost distillery expressions
- Master Blender: Colin Scott
- Presentation: Sophisticated green collector's case
- Size: 750ml
Explore the full Chivas Regal collection or browse all Scotch whisky at Wooden Cork.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What makes Chivas Icon different from Chivas 25 Year? The 25 Year is Chivas's flagship age-stated expression — exceptional, consistent, and defined by its minimum age. Icon has no age statement because it draws from whiskies of varying ages, some significantly older, including components from closed ghost distilleries. It represents the absolute pinnacle of what Chivas can assemble.
- What are ghost distillery whiskies? Ghost distilleries are Scotch whisky producers that have permanently closed. Their remaining casks are finite and irreplaceable — once consumed, no new spirit from that site can ever be made. Chivas Icon incorporates ghost distillery components, which contributes to both its complexity and its scarcity.
- Is Chivas Icon a good gift? Yes — it arrives in a sophisticated green collector's case and is one of the most recognized ultra-premium blended Scotch names available. For recipients who appreciate Scotch at a serious level, Icon is immediately understood as an exceptional acquisition.
- How should Chivas Icon be served? Neat, at room temperature, in a wide-mouthed nosing glass. A few drops of still water can open the nose further. This is a whisky that rewards time — let it breathe for a few minutes before the first sip.
