Royal Salute 21 Years Blended Scotch Whisky, 70 cl with Gift Box

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Royal Salute was launched on 2nd June 1953 as a tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on her Coronation Day. In 1842, Chivas Brothers were requested to supply provisions to the royal family at Balmoral Castle upon Queen Victoria’s first visit to Scotland. Chivas Regal’s Royal Salute is considered one of the finest Scotch whiskies by those in the know and was created in 1953 to honor the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.

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I keep the flagon, of course: the neck looks like one of those cannons firing 21 times to honor the Queen, there's this The Bruce coat of arms, and then you'd get one out of three colors (ruby, emerald, sapphire) in lieu of the Crown Jewels. Other colours, all containing the same 21-year-old blend, have included blue (first introduced in 1960), and burgundy, which first arrived in 1985. mid-Mar to mid-Nov), 10am (Jan to mid-Mar) to 2pm (Jan to mid-Mar, closed noon-1pm), 5pm (mid-Mar to mid-Nov) Wednesday 9. Taste: The initial taste of sherry, walnuts and oak is strong, but the palate dries and orange peel, cinnamon, honey and cooked apples eventually emerge and cut through a thin veil of wood smoke and char, as an oily film coats the tongue.In 2015 Chivas Brothers marked yet another royal occasion with the launch of The Royal Salute Age Collection, a limited edition set of 10 blended Scotch whiskies, released to celebrate the Queen’s 63rd year on the throne – the longest reign of any British monarch. With notes of ripened fruits complemented by hints of spices, every drop carries a powerful and remarkable experience.

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In 2002 whisky was drawn from the stash to produce Royal Salute 50-year-old for the Queen’s Golden Jubilee. As mentioned before, I've also had the chance to drink and review the way more expensive elder brother (38 y. The distillery was founded in 1786, and it is the oldest working distillery in the Highlands of Scotland.Tasting Notes "The nose is quite pleasant and fresh, with orange zest, soft spices, gingerbread and generous cereals. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners, who may combine it with other information that you’ve provided to them. Inspired by the jewels in the Coronation crown, it is packaged in three collectable colours: sapphire, ruby and emerald. In my experience while whisky aficionados sit back and unpack its shades of character those new to whisky just throw it down the hatch and proclaim “wow, I never had whisky this smooth!

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I've reviewed elsewhere Royal Salute 38, whose flagon had a granite color reminiscent of the Stone of Scone. The only one of its kind, it is blended with more than 21 precious single malts from all five regions of Scotland, each matured for a minimum of 21 years. Named after the ceremonial 21-gun salute that is fired from the Tower of London to mark special royal occasions, Royal Salute whiskies are aged for a minimum of 21 years, [4] making it the only Scotch to begin its collection at exclusively 21 years-old.Despite being a blend of different whiskies, Royal Salute’s “home” is said to be the Strathisla distillery (which is the oldest working distillery in Scotland, having been founded in 1786). An elegant blend of vanilla and dry oak is crowned with subtle notes of sherry and just a wisp of smoke. Launched in 1953, this Chivas Royal Salute 21 yo whisky served as a tribute to the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.