Again with the brass polish and nuttiness, but now with much more wood – vanilla, old bark and a ton of freshly cut 2x4. Then, in the mid-palate, everything lands at the same time – honey, toffee, toasted cereals, earthiness and sweet/sour soft fruits. The arrival delivers almost nothing – no texture, no weight, certainly no attack of flavours that were detected on the nose. A few drops of water (take care, this drowns easily) adds both biscuit and gentle earthy mushrooms. There’s something slightly Japanese-esque here - incense, or sandalwood – it’s light, but perceptible nonetheless. Deeper, some nuttiness (hazelnut) and light chocolate, alongside both cinnamon and ginger spicing. Nose: Entirely pleasant – orange peels, grapefruit and honeycomb come together with some older aromas of leather armchairs, dusty books and brass polish. In the UK you’ll be looking at around £110-115 for this blend. You currently have a choice of three colours of decanter: blue, green or red (or sapphire, emerald and ruby if you’re feeling a touch pretentious) – there’s literally no difference in these, other than which one will match best with your soft furnishings. It’s bottled at 40% ABV and delivered in a ceramic decanter produced by Wade. Royal Salute 21 year old, like many Chivas blends has its basis in single malts drawn from Pernod Ricard owned distilleries: Allt A’Bhainne, Braeval, Longmorn, Strathisla and Tormore, though I believe is primarily a product of Strathisla. Though in certain locations (Royal Parks, London’s Tower of London etc) extra rounds are fired, meaning that for something as significant as a royal coronation, both 41 and 62 gun salutes would take place. The ‘basic’ salute is 21 rounds (which ties rather nicely to the age of this particular whisky) fired at 10 second intervals. Introduced to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation, the name derives from a gun salute – a barrage of cannons or artillery fired as a military honour. Rich, long, and lingering finish.Bottle Name: Royal Salute 21 year old ABV: 40%Ĭhivas’s Royal Salute 21 year old has been around for quite some time – 1953 to be precise. 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. Rich, fruity aromas and sweet 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. 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 Royal Salute 21 Years 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. Drawing 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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