Whiskey Review: Chivas Regal Mizunara with Chivas Regal 12 Comparison

[@EspressoMartini007]

During dry week, there should be an episode of Rex learning how to iron his shirts.

[@FightStealDrink]

At lunch. Everyone at the table laughed at this. Good on you Jachin 😂

[@stopcallingmeshirley]

Step 1 Remove the shirt

[@dont_talk2me]

I enjoy that look.

[@alexberanjia2049]

Jachin Harder he looks like a Bum and it’s annoying because this is a gentleman’s drink and he is drunk and looks like shit

[@bigdarrkadi9571]

@@alexberanjia2049 lol who the fuck carea rexy

[@MellowSquash]

Bought my dad Chivas regal cuz its his favorite budget whiskey and only wanted to get a review of it. Turns out you guys are hilarious and really knowledgeable about this stuff with a ton of charisma on top. Just wanted to say you two keep being awesome

[@stevethepirate2875]

Chivas Regal the preferred whiskey of author Hunter S. Thompson. He would often drink it poured over a snow cone as a dessert.

[@patrickashurst4535]

steve thepirate when woke up he started the day with a glass at 3:00pm. had another class at 3:50pm. refilled the glass with ice at 5:30pm and then after dinner like you said poured two jiggers over grated ice

[@MightBeCale]

I was seriously so stoked hearing my comment in a video, haha! And Rex, I'm a big fan of the video nerdery, please do more. Basically it's the way the lighting is. It makes you guys stand out as hyper realistic up front, but it makes the background look flat and two dimensional. Gives you guys almost an outline that looks just like you'd see from someone using a green screen.

[@alanbenn9938]

Chivas Regal 12 is proof that budget blends can be perfectly drinkable, you don’t need to spend big money on a single malt to enjoy a dram. Bottom shelf matters!!

[@charlesashworth6805]

I agree. Dewars white label is a decent dram, and if you insist on single malt, auchentoshan american oak, deanston Virgin oak and oban little Bay were all under 40 dollars at my local liquor store

[@jasoncoates1835]

@@charlesashworth6805 It's pretty hard to beat that Oban for the price.

[@tijmen131]

I wouldn't consider it that bottom shelf, not compared to Johnnie Walker for example

[@TheMaevian]

Yeah, but a chivas regal is about the same price as a botte of glenfiddich 12

[@As_Asa_PhD]

@@TheMaevian Depends on where you live. It's 20 cheaper here.

[@kirilmarinov2583]

WAIT A SECOND, I'm 5 and a half minutes in and I don't think I've seen you guys actually review a whisky so much before, tasting notes and all that jazz

[@kevinyee3577]

This video had perfect timing. I just got home from Costco where I got 2 bottles of this Chivas for tonight and this popped up in my feed. It was meant to be. Happy Aloha New Year's from Hawai'i. You guys should do a review out here. Much Aloha. 🤙🤙🤙

[@ScottFree4all]

Daniel: I support your effort to keep the “secret stash” a secret, especially from any and all mooches, for obvious potential break ins. Some things should be kept sacred and secret. Rex, I recommend you procure your own secret stash for the purpose of “bargaining power”. Cheers and happy new year to both of you.

[@ericr9953]

Ok so I never saw a comparison of the 12. Should it have been vs Japanese? The 12 was a basically hidden single glass behind a bottle. I guess I missed the part where u both drank it. Sorry.... Really wanted the same in depth review of the 12. Just a salty Chivas 12 fan lol. Love y'all.

[@meesternibbles]

Alright Rex and Daniel, needing a clarification on a debate with s fellow MB... We were admiring a bottle of of the 30 yr anniversary Booker's. The box is made out of reclaimed booker's warehouse wood. I loved the box as pretty fiddly bits. The other MB stipulates the box doesn't count as fiddly bits since it isn't attached to the bottle. I postulate that anything that comes with the bottle counts as fiddly. What say you???

[@ryanthatcher8862]

While the question wasn't posed to me, I would think that any object attached to the purchase of whiskey meant to entice you into purchasing said whiskey counts as a fiddly bit.

[@ThePapabear2012]

@@ryanthatcher8862 I second this definition

[@duanebrimhall2556]

All who agree, upvote this man...

[@andrewwinn2038]

Magnificent channel and reviews. My whiskey of choice is makers 46 and coke even though it isn’t exactly a purist choice I find that is is satisfying and lovely for me. I’m only 22 and have just started to dip a toe into whiskeys what could you recommend to try straight to see if I can find the flavors that make up a really great whiskey? Keep up the good work and thank you

[@samuelkallis4943]

What if for the dry week they sample different and or exotic fruits? Rex and Daniel both said they need to try more.

[@ThePapabear2012]

Good idea

[@joshheadley4941]

A great idea, another idea is they could sample spices, and possibly other flavors that are typically found in whiskies.... maybe one day they can do a flight of ports or sherries, even madieria etc and give the notes on those for science!

[@samuelkallis4943]

@@joshheadley4941 That's my kind of science!

[@WhiskyCanuck]

Palate-expander... you know in future tastings they'd be referring back to it too.

[@Dragon4eva]

Start with Durian. Can't eat that stuff when you have alcohol, dry week would be the *best* chance to do it.

[@jcetera]

ultimate twist, the secret stash is in rex's office.

[@ellisfield159]

john cetera the perfect hiding place

[@torock3075]

Chivas XV is my new favourite addition to the brand lineup. A 15yr old blend finished in cognac & champagne casks. The finish has a noteworthy velvety complexity. Highly recommended.

[@johnw7602]

I've never been a drinker but I decided to honor my pops and take up his favorite drink (only for special occasions) Chivas Regal. I have fond memories as a child on Christmas eve, being allowed to have a tiny sip from my dad's glass (a round etched globe). What wonderful times they were. I don't remember if it was a 12 or 18, I was far too young to appreciate it anyway, it was more important that I was just having "dad's drink" really and still is the main motivation. Thank you guys for this great video, I look forward to reliving those memories now that I'm learning a bit more about CR, the experience will be worth more than gold! Any advise regarding 12 vs 18?

[@ErikWaitWhiskyStudies]

I have had a few Japanese whiskies and an Irish whisky agedin Mizunara. But, I have yet to discern the "classic" Mizunara profile. For example, wines from Rioja aged French barrels have more vanilla and those from American oak haves notes of dill as well as vanilla. So, if I were tasting 3 whiskies aged in these 3 different types of barrels, what would be a key indicator that one of them was aged in Mizunara and not French or American oak? Thanks.

[@albenjammin]

This is going to be a good year. This format is awesome. Mooch is getting comparisons (a huge deal as you can figure out what something is based of other items you might have tried) lots of notes and jokes but also knowledge. Keep up the great work.

[@josephbXIX]

By occasion, i bought a chivas 12y cause it was real cheap. Now i am tasting it for the first time while watching you. Thank you Daniel and Rex.

[@wildernessman760]

Rex's mooching skills are greatly improved he disagreed with Daniel to get another pour of whiskey and Daniel didn't pick up on his mooching until it was too late.🤣🤣🤣

[@Darbobski]

Thank you guys for being so responsible about your drinking and sending a positive message of joy and caution. You choose to be humble, rather than macho about drinking whiskey. That is refreshing! Cheers on 2019!

[@geneh2972]

Enjoying your channel. This was a particularly humorous and entertaining show plus I do like my value Chivas Regal brand between other whiskys. Was curious about this Mizunara variety I've seen. I'll be looking to pick up this bottle soon after your back story. Great job messaging to drink responsibly!

[@MACE_HINDU]

I'm so glade you guys did this one I have been wondering about this whisky for a while

[@BossCat42]

Man I love the channel. Normally I drink bourbon, but the other day I picked up a Knob Creek Rye Cast Strength 2018 Limited Edition and loved it! Would like to see you guys do a review of that.

[@BossCat42]

My wife plans on getting me Jefferson’s Ocean Voyage 14 Cask Strength. She likes the idea of it aging at sea because I am a Navy veteran. Have you guys tried the Ocean Cask Strength? I’ve seen your partial review of the regular Ocean and was curious about the higher proof version.

[@WhiskeyVault]

Not yet!

[@matt818]

I had the privilege of opening a bottle of Taketsuru Pure Malt 12 year old for a New Years Eve toast. Now, on New Years Day, I have subscribed to your channel after watching this video. Here’s to Japanese whisky, which seems to be getting, increasingly, very interesting... cheers!

[@brandonmorphis6004]

So I'm 21 years old and I'm starting my collection based around you guys and your videos. I know I'm inexperienced so I won't be able to pick out notes that well but as soon as I drink I can then smell and pick them out. I'm wondering if it'll be like that forever or will I eventually be able to smell those notes first before drinking? Happy New Years and keep on that grind!

[@jerb6817]

Hey! So this doesn’t have anything to do with this video but I wanted to mention something I found out I thought was cool. I was experimenting with my whisky collection and trying different combinations to see how they affected the flavors of each other. I happened to drink some Oban Little Bay first and went from that to Caol Ila 12. When I got to the Caol Ila and nosed it for the first time, I got the strongest BBQ note I have ever smelled off an Islay whisky. It smelled just like a rich BBQ brisket or pulled pork. Even my wife, who does not like whisky very much and has a hard time smelling anything but alcohol could smell it and was impressed. It was amazing! It would be cool if you guys could try this at some point (if you haven’t stumbled upon it already) and see if you get the same result. It was amazing how the smell and taste of Little Bay affected the taste of the Caol Ila. Love this channel and thankful for all you’ve done to help me understand and gain knowledge about whisky! Thanks!

[@TheSlothofDOOM]

Gollum Daniel is now forever stuck in my head

[@chrisdeterman3247]

I think I need dry week just to give my wallet a rest. Because ever since I started watching you guys I've been spending more money on Whiskey than normal, however, I am really enjoying it!

[@peterwilcox7188]

Hey fellas..New to your channel and have to say..really enjoy..keep them coming and here's to a great 2019.🍻.cheers.

[@DuckDuckGooseFoodCo.]

Daniel, is slowly trining into a whiskey dragon....smells like a fun story line!!!

[@eriklotshaw]

Managed to pick up a bottle of The Kurayoshi 12 when I was in Japan recently, and I love it. Have seen a bunch of your Japanese Whisky reviews but not this one. Interested to see what your opinions are on this bottle.

[@tommydorran1444]

Just found this channel and it's awesome to see whiskey reviews made fun to watch! Would love to see cardhu gold reserve reviewed, it's one of my favourite!

[@Flash445]

Not just informational but also highly entertaining!

[@josephlck]

I was at Heathrow and I got to try to Chivas ultis and the mizunara. I think it was because the guy tried to sell me the Glenlivet 25 and I said "nah, we have that one" 🙃 Anyway, I definitely preferred the ultis to the mizunara. Perhaps it's the fact it's a blended malt?

[@houdiniman7102]

Hey guys. Im a new follower to your amazing channel. A friend of mine is a regular user of a brandy and whiskey warmer. What is your opinion on that? Is it worth trying out. It makes the house smell great and it seems to help is some form but i need your help with more info. Cheers.

[@michaelkronsperger6727]

Hey guys, recently I was pondering something. "Can you age potato vodka in a barrel and call it whisk(e)y? So I did some searching and found that potato vodka aged in barrels is in fact a thing. It is mainly done in eastern Europe and is revered to as "starka". Most of them are young aged, up to 18 months or so. Have you guys ever had this? If aged longer would it be whisky? What do you thing it would be like? Help me Somm! The mooch can come too

[@109268]

Well gentleman, you converted another to the tribe. Been watching your videos this month and decided to get proper glasses and a sample box of compass box and a mini of whistlepig 10 rye. The rye was great and I just finished the peat monster sample and they were both great. Carry on you magnificent bastards.

[@steveamsp]

Rex, I think it's also the depth of field that your camera focuses over. People are accustomed to having the foreground in focus, with the background less so, and when we see the bottles in the background being focused, it seems fake, which we associate with green screen. Oh, and the jokes still need help, but the mooching is getting better ;)

[@AssassinKing19]

right as i wanted to request a chivas review, a chivas review! thanks guys. and happy new year to everyone :).

[@macklinator]

Something that’s been driving me crazy. In the glengoyne 12 episode the hero whisky status was mentioned. What other whiskies make this status? Love the dry week concept, totally respect that.

[@DanielTheniyell]

You two should try some Eiktyrne norwegian whisk(e)y! As a norwegian myself I would love to hear what you think. Don't know how available it is in the states though... But anyway, keep it up guys!

[@FinTheDew]

Hey if you have the time i would really appreciate if you could help me in a situation that i have... I was actually thinking of buying Chivas Regal to my father in law, he got me Lagavulin 16yo single malt scotish whiskey which as a not so experienced whiskey drinker is a amazing whiskey.....so anyway i was checking out different variations of drinks and right away im given 12yo, 18yo or 25yo options. 25 is quite expensive...but could you give any suggestions that what could be a good equivalent to Chivas Regal Mizunara, since atm i cant find any site that ships it to Finland. Thanks and happy new year.

[@patrickfulmer9596]

Happy new year, Guys. Thanks! I bought Maker's 46 after a video where you liked it. Bravo! (Wow cherry!)

[@terryllwegener3811]

2018 Poof and gone. Thanks for a great years worth of reviews.

[@Stinkypete0126]

Hey folks. I'm kinda new to the Tribe as well as what I would consider a noob on whiskey. I've searched all the videos and was wondering if the guys have ever done a tasting of Leadslingers? This was one of the first Bourbons I'd had and really enjoy it. Even after about 2 years of diving into whiskey. I would send them some to try if they haven't but sadly live in a state that doesn't sell it.

[@HaiJustDangiT]

There is a Chivas 18 finish in Mizunara Cask that is released as a duty-free exclusive. You guys should review that as it has 48% alcohol content.

[@sanecrazy12]

Daniel have you or Rex tried Chivas Regal 18 ... It is absolutely amazing to me!!

[@tommulder8296]

Would they make barrel staves less thick so they make more barrels per unit wood, especially as old wood is generally denser? Or are staves generally a standard thickness?

[@anthonybrown6413]

I think we need a "WET" dry week. By which I mean you guys try Rums, Gins, Vodkas, Tequila, Wine/Champagne, Beer/Cider, and off brand Whisky (Whisky made in the truest scene of rewriting the rules.)

[@mcdonald83]

Rex, the Japanese whiskey you are looking for is Kaiyo cask strength Japanese whiskey. It is aged in Mizunara Oak and bottled at 53.0%. However, no age statement.

[@stringchild]

Happy New Year Guys! Last week one of my local stores had Lagavulin 8 for 39.99 if you have their VIP card (which of course I do). Needless to say I could not pass that up. It's gone. :( It was a good bottle. 3rd one I have finished. Whisky does not go bad in my house. Cheers.

[@davidfuertes1973]

I really enjoy your videos there informative and funny with that said the Chivas 12 is a whiskey that reminds me of my Father he drank a glass on the rocks with a splash of selzer water every day for as long as I can remember and coincidentally it was my first drink

[@papytwth]

If aging takes longer in mizunara barrels, why not try seeing whether it'll slow down that Texas rapid aging? Food for thought. By the way, having my first dram of the Chivas Mizunara while re-watching this, it's amazing. I wonder how the 12 and 18 year versions of this taste, but alas, I'm not in Japan and can't get them.

[@alexwai7204]

After looking at this special edition of chivas, i just recall, recently i had one chivas XV gold, finish in champagne cognac cask. i am not a professional whisky taster, so i cant really explain what is the taste like, and i do not found any review about this whisky. Not sure whether Daniel and Rex able to get this bottle and make a review about it :) thank you.

[@ImmyT89]

can you do a JW Black label vs Chivas Regal 12 video? In my country both whiskeys are the same price around P1300 per 1lt bottle. I tend to lean more towards the Chivas just because I like a more fruity less smoky whiskey, but Im planning on buying a JW Black label for xmas.

[@niinjoosum]

Chivas 12 is my daily go to. Love it. Since they stopped making my favorite the old Johnnie Walker Gold. Drank cases of it and then they got rid of it and changed it.

[@pavelow36]

J&B rare and VAT69 reviews do you have? thanks!

[@qthemusiq4461]

3:10 You finally answered my question why I use sugar and other people use salt on their tomatoes. I want it like it looks "all sugary sweet." Thank you Daniel ! Next why do some people say "pop" and some people say "soda"?

[@Brettington]

Sounds like you guys need to try Kaiyo Mizunara Cask Strength Oak Aged Whisky. I got a bottle as an Xmas present and it’s exactly what you are calling for - Japanese, Mizunara, and cask strength.

[@Sol_Bull]

I dig promoting dry week. Subscribed as a result.

[@FrankCastle-he8fl]

Chivas Regal 18yrs is only $49.99 at COSTCO and is very good

[@nicholasmartin1881]

Im drinking chivas 18 now and Im not impressed at all.

[@Nonzeugma]

It's been nearly 10 years since my last bottle of Chivas 12. At the time, I thought of it as the Coors Light of Scotch.

[@rtdii]

Listening to Daniel talking about how Mary Poppins is his kind of movie. I always assumed that he just watched The Lord of the Rings and Hobbit on repeat to remind himself of home.

[@83rkt]

Somehow missed this video a few days ago when it came out, but found it after buying a bottle of Mizunara today. Compares similarly to Takesuru I think. A bargain at $30 here in Japan.

[@thegreatwalrus153]

My fave whiskey so far is Crown Deluxe neat. Going to try the CR Rye one in a couple days.

[@tarinindell8217]

I have never had Japanese Whisky. I really, REALLY want to try some, but im not entirely sure if i would like it. I like scotch, but i dislike sherried scotch. Any suggestions for Japanese Whisky? If i dont get any suggestions, i will just probably just try Hibiki. (Also, i would like to try some more non-sherried scotches)

[@ronweich7399]

Can't go wrong with Hibiki

[@AntoJones]

The Chita is a solid shout and inexpensive if you don't like it you won't break the bank

[@thespiritmonkey9956]

The Spirit Monk[e]y expects Highland Park to release their "Poof&Gone" series soon.

[@charlesashworth6805]

Allegedly

[@IrateWizrd]

That story about mizunara barrels reminds me of the story for the Forty Creek confederation oak whiskey. Apparently it tasted awful at first but omce the whiskey was left longer it turned out great

[@jcfernandez9193]

Ninja gollum wearing a kilt fighting tiny mooches protecting his secret vault is the summer movie of 2019

[@Firefly55056]

I haven't been to a movie theater in years, but I'd go see that.

[@jordanpike5816]

We'll probably be seeing the first whiskey distillery produced action movie this year, when highland park releases "ninja kilt golum" summer 2019

[@jcfernandez9193]

Kilt Ninja Golum and the flat cap of Doom

[@josephdiscepolaiii7233]

Worry not, Whittington. You are not alone in the cranberry hate. I despise the stuff.

[@josephdiscepolaiii7233]

That said... I think that a good dry week video would be tasting and comparing cranberry sauces...

[@taemeister9302]

My go-to drink. Can't go wrong with Chivas.

[@caskstrengthgamer4985]

Have you guys reviewed the Frank Sinatra Jack Daniels

[@JimmyLeg]

Rex, almost all blends are 40%, sometimes 43% in North America. I've never noticed you not looking at the camera. End of notes.

[@aengeon4917]

I'm with Daniel, I too hate cranberry sauce.

[@martinvanklingeren9090]

Happy new Year from the netherlands to al MB’s!

[@groenejw]

Redwood barrel? Is that possible/legal? That wood ( see what i did there?) be a great expiriment! I wood ( please stop me, its stronger then i am) buy that.

[@jeremybailey7425]

You guys should eat some fruit for dry week 🤔🤔

[@SelfSM1987]

The Deadpool movie is mine and my wife’s Valentine’s Day tradition ever since seeing it in theaters our first Valentine’s Day

[@charlesashworth6805]

I was just at my local liquor store, and noticed this on the shelf, don't think I can bring myself to paying 60 dollars a bottle. Got deanston Virgin oak for 39 instead 🖒

[@CraftCruDude]

Help! I don’t know how this dry week is going to be with me! I have a major issue... I can’t stop drinking Daniels tears 😭 it’s just so good when it hits your lips !

[@shilohstore6086]

I can see Daniel fighting budget henchman from 70 shows like Cannon and Hawaii Five-O!

[@carl7763]

So this Chivas Regal 12 has 20 yo(at least) mizunara aged whiskey?

[@khunpingpong]

I've seen 18 yrs Chivas ultimate cask collections mizunara...at the airport

[@kyho0103]

What wonderful rendition of the five finger boogie -woogie.😀

[@roshan081990]

Hey guys... Could you review Oban Little Bay please?

[@Ragnag]

Video idea, a list and sampling of Daniel's secret stash whiskies

[@petereggers8255]

Is there any way to remove water from a whisky to condense the flavors without otherwise changing it?

[@Andrea-ro4ut]

Peter Eggers The boiling point of ethanol is lower than that of water so you could not distill it to remove water, besides the heat in distillation would change some of the esters and other flavor molecules. You could possibly use a reverse osmosis membrane system to remove water but I’m not sure how the high pressure would affect the other molecules.

[@petereggers8255]

@@Andrea-ro4ut I was thinking more along the lines of using dry ice to capture the water, kind of like apple jack. not sure if it would work but ???

[@dvkevin]

Did not know about this Japanese oak. Cool/crazy history behind it. Gonna try and get a bottle of Glendalough 13 Years Mizunara Cask Finish Single malt Whisky, 92 proof.

[@rapadamj05]

I’m wondering if you could review the Embassy Whisky from the philippines it costs less than $5

[@WhiskeyVault]

If we can get our hands on one, we will!

[@josephappleton1061]

Chivas regal scotch really good or bad

[@blackfrancis55]

I'm tasting "assaulted cranberry."

[@duanebrimhall2556]

Rex, the way your knit cap sits on your head, all you need is a plaid flannel shirt and you could look like a Lumberjack...

[@mikealfieri641]

This sucks I'm aging some rye in a 2l cask, and I'm a week and a half in. I gotta taste it this week. I guess my dry week will have to be a "semi-dry" week. I won't taste too much...

[@Natkonichiwa]

Happy New Year you Magnificent Bastards.

[@idcwtfitis]

Glad someone else puts salt on tomatoes. I get wierd looks every time I do.

[@AdamPFarnsworth]

Happy New Year!

[@avig.]

Hi, I would love if you can do a tasting for Chivas Ultis

[@justinmoore4406]

Honey, grape, strawberry notes??? All in one?

[@TheStraycat74]

reviewed the fancy special Chivas and compared it... but I cannot find a review of the normal boring everyday Chivas 12... on a side note, back when I first started drinking (over 28 years ago... I'm 47 btw) I, as most kids my age at the time, Did Shots of whiskey. Shots Of Chivas made me sick and I haven't touched it since. I think that shots of Chivas 12 is why I dislike Blended Scotch soo much. of late I have been trying to explore blended Scotch and I've only found a couple that I like. Compass Box Peat Monster and CB Spice Tree are Very Tasty. Johnny Walkers (red, black, blue, gold, and Jane Walker), Monkey Shoulders, et al... not so much. SO, for the first time in over 28 years I went and bought a bottle of Chivas Regal 12... and, Meh. it's ok. Milder than I remember. Nothing offensive At All. nowhere near the harsh bite I remember (sipping helps, rather than shooting a shot and hoping for the best( so yeah. a Much Hated blend turned into a mild if only ok sipper.

[@kghostone]

Rex, I think Daniel has given you your Mooch year resolution, find the secret stash