Chivas Regal 16 Year Old, the brand’s first-ever 16-year-old expression and a limited-edition blend co-created with global brand ambassador Charles Leclerc, has officially arrived in the Philippines.
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The whisky made its local debut at Whisky Live Manila & Bar Show 2026, held October 16 to 17, 2026, at Shangri-La The Fort, Bonifacio Global City.
The timing could not have been more fitting, as the Philippine launch coincided with Leclerc’s birthday on October 16, 2026—a date made even more significant by his iconic racing number for Scuderia Ferrari HP. That same number sits at the heart of Chivas Regal 16 Year Old, inspiring a whisky built on one guiding principle: every choice matters.
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The blend began with a challenge from Leclerc himself—to create the first 16-year-old whisky in Chivas Regal’s history. Working alongside Master Blender Sandy Hyslop, Leclerc was involved at every stage, from exploring maturation techniques to shaping the final blend. The result marks his first co-created spirit, reflecting the same pursuit of mastery that drives him on and off the track.
Drawing on 16 carefully selected whiskies, each aged at least 16 years, Chivas Regal 16 is built on deliberate choices, including Leclerc’s selection of Longmorn Single Malt (matured in sherry casks) as the whisky’s signature component. The result is rich, velvety, and opulent, featuring dark tones and warm, spicy notes. It stands as a living tribute to a belief Leclerc and Chivas Regal share: true mastery is never accidental.
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At the Ferrari-themed Chivas Regal booth at Whisky Live Manila, guests were among the first in the country to taste Chivas Regal 16 Year Old, discover the craftsmanship and personal story behind the blend, and celebrate the partnership between Chivas Regal and one of Formula 1’s most celebrated drivers.
More than a new release, Chivas Regal 16 Year Old directly reflects the man behind it.
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“Whisky Live Manila is where the country’s whisky community comes together, so there is no better stage to introduce Chivas Regal 16 Year Old,” said Mary Jane Wong, group brand manager for Pernod Ricard Philippines. “This blend was built on deliberate choices, from the number on the label to the Longmorn at its heart. We’re proud to bring Charles’ first co-created whisky to Filipino consumers, and to raise a glass to it on the very day the number 16 means the most to him.”
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Chivas Regal 16 Year Old is available to taste and purchase via Solid Wine Online.
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