Chivas Regal 18 Year Old Ultimate Cask Collection First Fill French Oak 1L, 48%

Description

Chivas Regal 18 Year Old Ultimate Cask Collection First Fill French Oak 1L, 48% is the second release in the Chivas 18 Ultimate Cask Collection, a travel-retail-exclusive series created to reinterpret Chivas 18 through different finishing styles. This edition was launched in 2017, bottled at 48% ABV in 1 litre format, and finished in first-fill French oak casks.

What makes this bottle especially attractive is the way it pushes forward the spicier, richer side of the Chivas 18 profile. Reviewed launch information states that the French oak finish was chosen to magnify cinnamon, hazelnut and milk chocolate notes, while specialist retailer notes describe butterscotch, orchard fruit, honeysuckle, white pepper and smoked paprika. That gives this release a more aromatic and spice-led style than the standard bottling.

Why Choose Chivas Regal 18 Year Old Ultimate Cask Collection First Fill French Oak 1L, 48%

This bottle stands out because it is not a regular Chivas 18. It is the second edition in a short, clearly defined collection, finished in first-fill French oak, bottled at a higher 48% strength, and created exclusively for travel retail. That combination gives it stronger collector identity and a more distinctive flavour profile built around spice, chocolate and honeyed fruit.

Ideal For.

This bottle is ideal for Chivas collectors looking for the French oak edition within the Ultimate Cask Collection and wanting the second release in the series.

It is ideal for drinkers who enjoy richer blended Scotch with butterscotch, orchard fruit, honeysuckle, white pepper and a more structured oak spice.

It is also ideal for gifting or travel-retail buyers who want a more unusual and elevated version of Chivas 18 in full 1 litre format.

Product Details

Product Name: Chivas Regal 18 Year Old Ultimate Cask Collection First Fill French Oak 1L, 48%.

Category: Blended Scotch Whisky.

Brand: Chivas Regal.

Series: Ultimate Cask Collection.

Release Position: Second edition in the Ultimate Cask Collection.

Release Year: 2017 launch.

Cask Type: First-fill French oak casks.

Bottle Size: 1L / 100cl.

ABV: 48%.

Market: Travel retail exclusive.

Packaging: Deep navy blue textured presentation box with a matte silver bow-tie shaped label.

Non-Chill Filtered: Reviewed duty-free listing states the whisky is non-chill filtered.

Bottle Count: No confirmed public outturn was found in the sources reviewed.

Collector’s Note

This release has strong collector appeal because it belongs to a short, clearly structured Chivas 18 series rather than being a simple one-off packaging variation. As the second edition in the Ultimate Cask Collection, it has a defined place between the earlier American Oak release and later follow-ups, which gives it a cleaner collector story than a standard bottling.

It is also attractive because the French oak finish gives it a more specialised identity without losing the recognisable Chivas 18 character. For collectors of modern Chivas limited editions, that balance between familiarity and distinction is a big part of what makes this bottle appealing.