Blending depth and elegance, Royal Salute is an exceptional Scotch whisky created from whiskies aged to a minimum of 21 years. This legacy of tribute prevails today as Royal Salute continues to celebrate the extraordinary through momentous whiskies and the occasions that call for them to be enjoyed. As the ultimate sign of respect its name takes inspiration from the 21 Gun Salute fired at the Tower of London for royal celebrations. Medals & Awards: IWSC 2019 Double Gold Scotch Whisky - Deluxe Blend - 21 - 22YO ISC 2019 Double Gold Scotch Whisky: Scotch Blends 21 years old and over ISC Gold 2018 Scotch Blends 21 years old and over SFWSC Gold 2018 Speyside Scotlandīrand/Product History: Created in 1953 as a tribute to the British monarchy, the first bottles were launched at the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II to celebrate this momentous occasion. The second taste brings in a rich medley of spices and a nuttiness of hazelnuts that have a mouth-filling intensity and then the final warmth from hints of masculine smokiness. Sumptuous sweet orange marmalade flavours infused with fresh pears burst across the tongue.
The first taste of Royal Salute brings the subtleties of the nose to life. Taste: Full, deep fruity flavours with a subtle smokiness. Elegant aromas of sweet vanilla and a dry oakiness are enhanced with subtle notes of sherry and smoke.
Powerful aromas of sweet pears and citrus fruits are balanced with the full fragrance of autumn flowers. Nose: Rich, fruity aromas and sweet fragrance of autumn flowers. After the excitement, a trace of smoke lingers. In the mouth, the welcome warmth of orange marmalade and fresh pears is followed by a brave explosion of spices and hazelnut. An elegant blend of vanilla and dry oak is crowned with subtle notes of sherry and just a wisp of smoke. On the nose, sweet pears and citrus fruits are balanced with the fragrance of autumn flowers. There’s history in each measure, a royal tradition that’s British to the core. A celebration to live long in the memory, Royal Salute was created to mark the coronation of HM Queen Elizabeth II.
This is a classic, unchanged since 1953, with a flavour and fragrance that will make your heart sing.
Numerous other bottlings such as the 62 Gun Salute, the Royal Salute 38 Year Old - Stone of Destiny and the Royal Salute 32 Year Old - Union of the Crowns have also been released to champion aspects of regality, always stunningly presented and containing the most opulent of blends.Ī whisky brand that aims for the very height of sophistication with every offering, the mantra of Royal Salute is ‘begin where other whiskies end’.Product Info: The one that started it all – a whisky fit for a queen. Over the years, Royal Salute whisky has been launched to commemorate numerous occasions regarding the monarchy, including a 50 Year Old that marked Elizabeth II's Golden Jubilee in 2002, Royal Salute 21 Year Old - The Diamond Tribute, a blend made for the Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II's coronation and The Royal Salute Age Collection, a limited edition set of 10 blended Scotch whiskies that celebrated the Queen becoming the longest reigning British monarch in 2015. This prestige whisky is distilled at the legendary Strathisla Distillery, which is now Chivas Brothers primary operating centre, but was originally founded in 1786 and holds the incredible distinction of being the oldest working distillery in the Highlands of Scotland. It takes its name from the traditional 21-gun salute and fittingly, Royal Salute whiskey are aged for a minimum of 21 years. Royal Salute was launched by Chivas Brothers on 2 June 1953 in tribute to Queen Elizabeth II on the day of her coronation as a luxury Scotch whisky brand.