This review covers Chivas Regal Extra 13 Sherry Cask, the sherry-cask bottling in Chivas Regal’s Extra 13 range, not one of the other cask versions. Only a portion of the blend has been matured in Oloroso sherry casks, so the sherry is one layer within a Chivas blend rather than the whole story. I tasted it neat first, then with water, over ice and as a highball.
In the glass it’s recognizably Chivas. The sherry influence is there, but it’s restrained: it adds a layer of richness to the house style rather than taking over. The grain is fairly firm and the sweetness sits up front, which gives it a sweet, bright impression, and it’s smooth with no rough edges. The body isn’t especially strong, but the balance is good and it feels well made. Neat, it’s easy to drink but not especially exciting — it really comes into its own over ice and as a highball.
It suits anyone who likes the classic Chivas style and wants a little more richness, and drinkers looking for an easy, well-balanced blend for highballs or the rocks. If you want a pronounced sherry-cask profile, this isn’t it. For another everyday blended Scotch, see my Johnnie Walker Black Label review. At The Whisky Exchange it was £36.25 for 70cl when checked on October 2, 2026; any price shown is a current-market reference and may change. For more, browse our Blended Scotch reviews.