WELCOME TO THE NEW CHIVAS 12   Chivas Regal has dropped the biggest redesign in Chivas history - welcome to the new Chivas 12. The same, signature 12-year-old blended smooth Scotch whisky has been levelled up with a bolder bottle in a richer shade of ruby. You’ll still see the familiar rounded shoulders of the bottle design, but it now stands taller and prouder - and on greener credentials, too. The 12 years spent in the cask are honoured with bold XII numerals, sitting below the sleeker, emblematic Chivas crest, which you’ll also find etched carefully into the capsule and glass. Recyclable...

The Macallan Harmony Collection Rich Cacao combines two classic flavour profiles: sherry matured whisky and chocolate. Initially released at a relatively affordable price of 140 euro, the secondary market has taken a hold of the Rich Cacao and prices have followed suit. Here’s my review of Macallan’s latest limited edition. But before we dive into tasting notes, let’s take closer look at the packaging of the Macallan Harmony Collection Rich Cacao. It actually very much fits the chocolate theme, as it is made from discarded husks from cocoa pods, which sounds like a great idea. It is a fact that was...