Richard an Raymond Gutierrez The Perfect Blend for Success with Chivas Regal 12

Success means different things to different people. It  can be something as simple as getting productive the whole day. Or getting to and from Manila - Makati within less than an hour. In my case it is getting to experience new things and places even if I have kids. For most parents in the Philippines, they feel that their child is a success IF and only IF they have:

• Their own home by early 20's
• They are married and with kids before 30 but after 25
• They are financially capable and yet they are also supposed to pay for the bills in their own home and that includes tuition of their siblings. 
• They have a million pesos by the age of 30

While those expectations are kinda over the top, one thing is for sure. We pinoys face our hardships with a positive attitude.This blend of resilience, outlook and perseverance that creates success is what Chivas Regal's founding brothers James and John Chivas believe in. That blended is better, in life and in Scotch.

Personally, Chivas Regal Scotch looks similar to Felix Felicis, a liquid gold potion for luck. But this one is brewed by muggles with different blends of whisky that has supported brilliance against the odds.

“Chivas believes that the Filipinos’ unique blend of traits and circumstances make our stories of success more powerful. We want to express this extraordinary resilience across all our platforms, and inspire others to continue making their own blend of success” says Tony Atayde, Head of Marketing for Pernod Ricard Philippines. “And along the way, celebrate their small and big steps with this perfect combination of the world’s finest malt and grain whiskies.”

During the party, I got to create and  perfect my own blend of Chivas Regal 12. Doing ratio and being exact with lab materials while drinking is a definite challenge but I am glad that I made it. You can see everything in my IG stories at @nicolepaler. This scotch is quite versatile as it was used in 4 different cocktails during the party, and I am sure there are a lot more ways to have it. 

My personal favorite was the Bear Fruit. It tastes and looks like a punchier version of a mojito with the pomelo juice, lemon juice, agave syrup and of course, a shot of Chivas 12 in the mix. 

Rooting this idea of Success is a blend by Chivas Regal into the filipino context, they welcomed Richard and Raymond Gutierrez as its newest brand ambassadors. While they are born from celebrity parents who have lived under the spotlight, they made their own way within and beyond the showbiz industry and made a name for themselves in their own right.

Twins on the outside, but these to individuals have different tastes and interests. Richard is not just known for his blockbuster films and tv shows. He also ventured into underwater fine art photography, something he has done and honed even before his acting debut. He has his first photo exhibit happening next year.


Raymond on the other hand, is known much for his hosting- be it in events or tv shows. But he mostly amazed everyone with his amazing fitness transformation, which showed how far resilience and perseverance can take you. He has created his blend of success in the wellness, events and entertainment world, without any compromise.

“We’re so excited to have Richard and Raymond with us in Chivas Regal Philippines,” adds Atayde. “They may be identical twins, but they each have very unique paths to success. Their stories are personifications of what Success Is A Blend is all about.”

As Chivas shows in each bottle of specially crafted whisky, success is a blend, in life and
most especially in Scotch.