Which whisky is better. Chivas or Johnnie Walker Black ?!
Answers: Ok i know there are far superior single malt whiskys out there but considering the range that I can afford im gonna have to settle down with blends. So which one should I get from these two. JW black or Chivas ? and please id like to know your personal opinion on the taste. a comparison would be nice
First off, don't get hung up with notion that blends are somehow inferior, they are not. In fact, the only reason blended whiskies were made in the first place was because single malts were so damn harsh that only the locals drank them and they had to be watered down. The single malts of today are a marketing phenom to sell more whisky and many of those ancient recipes had to change formulas to become a lot more palatable than they were in the past. Last on this issue, blending is an art, it takes the best single malts and creates a signature whisky that is consistent year in and year out.
Now in terms of JW Black or Chivas, the price point is about the same, but the taste is very different. It is meant to be. Chivas is meant for the consumer, who likes a more peaty, oak and robust flavor. Black on the other hand, is slightly smokey, subdued with a tiny hint of sweetness. I've tried both, and I prefer Black hands down.
I disagree that Chivas is harsher. I find it very smooth. Just buy a bottle and try it for yourself. I'll bet your lady friends will prefer it too. But beyond the taste, the less-hangover factor is also an important consideration. Report It
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