They are eye catching polished artworks in their own right, with gold trimmings signalling contents worthy of royal consumption. The Royal Salute decanters, or flagons, would be familiar to most people who have visited a liquor store. Royal Salute Sapphire Flagon, pictured while I was getting dapper for the big day Beyond this hint from Chivas Brothers that part of Royal Salute’s recipe may be Strathisla single malt whisky, there is not much more official information about the malt and grain whiskies that make up this iconic blended Scotch. 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). The Royal Salute liquid is 21 year old blended Scotch whisky. Today, being only a matter of hours after Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her 92nd birthday, I sit back with a dram of Royal Salute and raise my glass to Her Majesty – cheers Ma’am! Fittingly, the whisky takes its name from the “21 gun salute” which is a customary British gun salute. Royal Salute is 21 year old blended Scotch whisky first created in 1953 to pay tribute to the British monarchy, with the first bottles launched at the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II (which took place at Westminster Abbey on 2 June 1953 when Elizabeth II was in her mid twenties). Rich, long, and lingering finish.A rare brown Spode decanter from Chivas Brothers Ltd, This Royal Salute flagon of 21 years old blended whisky has been specially created to celebrate the Coronation of her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. 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 flavors infused with fresh pears burst across the tongue. The first taste of Royal Salute brings the subtleties of the nose to life. Full, deep fruity flavors 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 full fragrance of Autumn flowers. The three colors of glaze used to dress the flagons – Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald – symbolize the precious gems on the Imperial State Crown.Ĭhivas Regal Royal 21 Yr Blended Scotch has rich, fruity aromas and sweet fragrance of autumn flowers. The porcelain flagon, crafted by the world-famous artisans at Wade, is sculpted in Cornish clay from the Jurassic-era, then naturally air-dried and finished by hand with a double layer of glazing to protect its precious contents. Over the years, this special blend has stayed true to its roots. The Chivas Regal Royal 21 Yr Old is in reference to the long tradition of firing cannons as a sign of respect or welcome to sovereigns and dignitaries: the 21 Gun Royal Salute. Chivas Regal Royal 21 Yr Blended Scotch 750mlĭrawing from the exceptionally aged range of casks laid down over the years by Chivas Brothers in the Highlands of Scotland, a blend of whiskies aged no less than 21 years are skillfully married for a blend fit for royalty.
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