VIA GRAPHIC PLUS | MANILA (October 16, 2026) — 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, officially arrives in the Philippines. The whisky makes its local debut at Whisky Live Manila & Bar Show 2026, happening October 16 to 17 at Shangri-La The Fort, Bonifacio Global City.
The timing could not be more fitting, as the Philippine launch coincides with Leclerc’s birthday on October 16, 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.
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 in every stage of the process, from exploring maturation techniques to shaping the final blend. The result marks his first co-created whisky, reflecting the same pursuit of mastery that drives him on and off the track.
Drawing on sixteen carefully selected whiskies, each aged at least sixteen years, Chivas Regal 16 is built from deliberate choices, including Charles’ selection of Longmorn Single Malt, matured in sherry casks, as the whisky’s signature component. The result is rich, velvety and opulent, with dark tones and warm, spicy notes. It is a living tribute to a belief Leclerc and Chivas Regal share: true mastery is never accidental.
At the Ferrari-themed Chivas Regal booth at Whisky Live Manila, guests can be among the first in the country to taste Chivas Regal 16 Year Old, discover the craftmanship 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 is a reflection of the man behind it. Co-created by Charles Leclerc and Master Blender Sandy Hyslop, the whisky draws inspiration from the number 16, which has defined Leclerc throughout his racing career. It also reflects a belief he shares with Chivas Regal: that true mastery comes from constantly pushing boundaries and setting new standards of excellence.
“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.”
Raise a glass to the pursuit of better. Chivas Regal 16 Year Old is available to taste and purchase at Whisky Live Manila 2026, and at Solid Wine Online.
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