The name Victoria 1836 marks a symbolic date for the city of Paris, with the inauguration of the Arc de Triomphe. The construction of this edifice was ordered by Napoleon 1st in the aftermath of the Battle of Austerlitz, as a fitting tribute to the great victories and great people who marked history.
At the same time in Scotland, brothers James and John Chivas were taking over a delicatessen in Aberdeen, Speyside. With the advent of grain whiskies at the beginning of the 19th century, they, like a few other pioneers, had the judicious intuition to blend the malt whiskies slumbering in their cellar with these newcomers. With the marketing of these fine products, the 2 entrepreneurs forged a fine reputation for themselves in Scotland. In 1843, during a visit by Queen Victoria to Balmoral Castle, they were awarded the coveted title of “Official Supplier to Her Majesty”. Since then, the Chivas brothers’ art of blending whiskies has stood the test of time. Today, it is meticulously perpetuated by Colin Scott, Master Blender at Chivas Regal since 1989.
The Chivas Regal tasting trail has been designed to illustrate the richness of these destinies, and to enhance the Victoria 1836, an exceptional venue. 3 spaces, 3 atmospheres, and as many ways of tasting this whisky that crosses history with us.
Le Bar
Embodying Chivas Regal throughout the world, this connoisseur’s ambition is to help you discover whisky from new angles. For the bar at Victoria 1836, Max Warner has delved deep into the history of the Cocktail and Chivas Regal.
Going back in time, he has meticulously crafted a menu of 10 creations, offering a wide range of aromatic profiles. The Old Victorian, the establishment’s signature cocktail, illustrates the encounter between Victoria 1836 and Chivas Regal. An original creation with racy, powerful aromas, inspired by recipes from the 1840s. A period when the Chivas brothers were awarded the title of Official Supplier to Her Majesty, Queen Victoria. In tribute, The Old Victorian is blended and then aged in the bottle, for rounder tasting notes.
Chivas Regal 18 year old, Jean de Lillet red, Ricard, Havana Club 7 year old, lemon juice and a dash of bitter served as a spray.
At the Victoria 1836 restaurant
Chef Alexandre Auger and the Chef de Bar have created a food & whisky pairing.
The “Victoria 1836 Experience” menu offers a selection of refined dishes accompanied by the signature drink Le Victorian Cordial, a recipe based on Chivas Regal 18-year-old whisky.
The alliance of two skills around a unique service ritual, for an explosion of aromas and flavors… With each dish, the restaurant team will suggest a Victorian Cordial, which you can orient according to your preference.
Service Trolley Chivas Regal 18 years Victorian Cordial
Menu Experience victoria 1836
Input
FREGOLA SARDA WITH ARTICHOKE CREAM, PARMESAN AND BOTTARGA
Dish
BEEF FILET ROSSINI, CREAMY PURÉE WITH TRUFFLES
Dessert
VICTORIA 1836
95€
At the 1836 Victoria Salon
Like a perfumer, Master Blender Colin Scott selects whiskies according to their aromatic profile, character and complementarity. He blends aromas, flavors, fruity, floral and spicy notes to achieve the perfect balance and harmony characteristic of Chivas Regal.
After dinner, you can extend your tasting experience in the lounge of the Victoria 1836 by enjoying the Chivas Regal range, or some of the Malts used in its blending.
A unique opportunity to taste Chivas Regal 25 Year Old in an exceptional setting. Launched by Chivas Brothers in New York in 1909, this whisky quickly became a symbol of New York high society. Disappeared with Prohibition, this legendary reference reappeared in 2007, thanks to the meticulous expertise of Colin Scott.
12, rue de Presbourg – Paris 16e
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